Fall Home Maintenance
The first day of fall is just around the corner, which means that right now is the perfect time to make sure that your house is ready for the dropping temperatures. Keep these home maintenance tips in mind to ensure that your house can handle the new season.
- Check your paint ' take a look at the outside of your house and look at the paint. Blistering or peeling paint is a sure sign that your current paint is failing. Siding that is not protected by paint can start to deteriorate, which can mean costly repairs in the near future.
- Clean out your rain gutters ' with the cooler temperatures come much more rain, which means that your rain gutters are going to be put to work. Clean out your rain gutters and make sure that your downspouts are facing away from your house.
- Caulk your windows ' check the caulking around all your doors and windows to make sure that there is a tight seal. Making sure that all your windows are sealed is one of the least expensive maintenance jobs and can help to keep your house warm all fall and winter.
- Check your roof ' take a look at your roof and see if there are any missing or damaged shingles. The cold temperatures can easily wreak havoc on your roof, leading to expensive damage.
- Prepare your fireplace ' hire a professional to head out and thoroughly clean your fireplace and chimney. A chimney and fireplace full of soot can easily catch on fire during your first fire of the season.
Most importantly, take a look at your
homeowners insurance policy to make sure that you are prepared for anything this fall season.
Contact Humble & Davenport Insurance in Renton, Washington for all of your home insurance coverage needs.
