To-Dos: Your Home Checklist | SEPTEMBER

"From the first days, which probably still feel like summer, to the last, when you may notice that first chill in the air, September is a time of transition. Get your home ready for the season ahead by ticking off these to-dos, from adding cozy layers to scheduling necessary maintenance — and then curl up in your favorite chair and savor the comforts of home." --- Laura Gaskill, Houzz

1. Cozy up with warm layers.
2. Order firewood.
3. Check safety devices.
4. Set up or improve kids’ schoolwork area.
5. Clean leather furniture.
6. Remove window AC units. 
7. Add weatherstripping. 
8. Freshen up your fall wardrobe. 
9. Inspect the roof and gutters.
10. Schedule chimney and furnace maintenance. 
11. Maintain the washer and dryer.