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Weather changes can affect your home. You can prepare ahead for the cold season.
Make sure you:
- Clean the vent hood
- Refresh the window boxes
- Service smoke alarms
- Wash away pollen
- Drain the water heater
- Fertilize your lawn
- Check the exterior lights
- Drain and store hoses
- Move cold-sensitive items inside
- Dust heating vents
- Upgrade your thermostat
- Extend downspouts
More details and insights on these jobs on the article on ThisOldHouse:
14 Fast Fall Fixes
And if you want to move to the interior, you should make sure you check these 5 boxes first:
1. Perform a pantry audit.
2. Test and clean your smoke detectors.
3. Flip your mattress.
4. Shampoo your carpet.
5. Vacuum all upholstered surfaces.
Source: Good Housekeeping