2021 Fall Home Maintenance Checklist

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Fall’s an excellent time to do some home maintenance before the cold and snowy days arrive. After all, you’ll have a harder time making repairs during the colder months. This is especially true if you live in a region that experiences cold and harsh winters. Here’s a checklist comprising the most essential fall home maintenance tasks to complete before the winter weather arrives.

2021 Fall Home Maintenance Checklist

Clean Downspout and Gutters

As the name suggests, fall refers to “fallen leaves.” Cleaning downspouts and gutters is extremely important once the leaves and twigs have fallen. If this type of work isn’t for you, it’s better to get help from a professional.

Also, make sure to check your gutters after a rainstorm as leaves and twigs may cause clogs and blockages. The clogged gutters can also damage your siding or roof.

Make Exterior Repairs

This is the most crucial part of your home maintenance checklist. You need to inspect and examine each area of your home to look for signs of damage to the siding, foundation, and roof. If you notice broken parts or damaged areas in the house, schedule a repair session as soon as possible.

Seal Gaps Where Critters or Insects Could Enter

Mice and other creepy crawlies only need a tiny gap to sneak into the kitchen and attack your pantry. It doesn’t end there unfortunately, the critters will look for warm places to hide with snowy weather coming. Therefore, you must fill all small and large gaps carefully with a heavy-duty cloth to keep these critters outside.

Deep Clean Kitchen

There is no way you can ignore deep cleaning your kitchen. Although this may be a labor-intensive task, it will keep the kitchen looking great and working efficiently.

You can do it by:

Degreasing the hood and filter
Vacuuming the refrigerator coils
Cleaning the oven
Cleaning light fixtures

Scrubbing tile grout
Washing the garbage can
Washing the backsplash and walls
Cleaning small appliances

Check the Railings, Walkways, Stairs, and Driveway

When ice and snow cover the ground, even walking from your driveway to the door can seem like a challenge. That’s why it’s essential to check the stairs and walkways for cracks or other tripping hazards. Also, make sure to check that your railings are in good shape and sturdy.