To-Dos: Your Home Checklist | October
"The leaves are falling, pumpkins are showing up at market, and the cozy comforts of home beckon — it must be October. Make the most of this month’s bountiful harvest, get some exercise raking leaves in the brisk air, and button down your house in preparation for winter. Then sit back, relax and warm your hands around a mug of hot apple cider. Fall is here." --- Laura Gaskill, Houzz 1. Neaten up the mudroom.2. Keep seasonal decorating low-key with natural finds.3. Vacuum radiators, baseboard heaters and heating grates. 4. Check safety devices.5. Start a gift list.6. Rake leaves.7. Decorate for Halloween.8. Cover or store outdoor furniture and grills. 9. Shut off exterior faucets and store hoses for winter.10. Trim dead tree limbs. 11. Clean gutters and downspouts.12. Maintain your wood stove or fireplace.13. Clean carpeting and area rugs.
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.
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