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2025 Fall Home Maintenance “To Do” Checklist
Get your house & yard in great shape!
- Repair any cracks in your driveway and walkway before they get worse in the winter
- Remove leaves and debris from gutters and downspouts
- Winterize your sprinkler system (If you live where winter temperatures go below freezing)
- Winterize any outside plumbing that needs it – Drain garden hoses and bring them inside
- Close your pool – Winterize if you live where winter temperatures go below freezing
- Prepare your lawn for winter – Remove leaves and consider fertilizing, aerating, dethatching, and overseeding
- Inspect your roof – Check for any signs of damage that should be repaired.
- Inspect your property for dangerous trees/branches
- Have your heating system serviced
- Change your furnace’s filter at least every three months (or when dirty)
- Have your Fireplace/Chimney Cleaned and Inspected – especially if you’ve been using the fireplace
- Maintain your deck
- Have your septic tank inspected and pumped by a professional.
- Replace batteries in smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.
