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omeowners know that maintaining a house can be a year-round job. No home is immune to wear and tear, and homeowners who want to protect their real estate
investments should try to stay two steps ahead to ensure that their homes do not succumb to the elements or become outdated and unappealing to prospective homebuyers.
Fall has become a season that’s synonymous with home improvement, but homeowners need not wait until the leaves begin changing colors to start planning their next projects. The following are a few items homeowners can add to their fall home-improvement to-do lists.
ROOF INSPECTION
Less precipitation tends to fall during the warmer months than during the late fall and winter. As a result, homeowners may not be aware of leaky roofs until autumn has come and gone. But waiting until winter to inspect the roof can prove disastrous, as weather con- ditions will not be conducive to inspection, and increased precipitation may result in po- tentially costly damage. Leaky roofs can be easily identified by looking for water stains on interior ceilings. Once you see a stain, you can climb onto the roof to identify the location of the leak and fix it before win- ter rains and snowfall turn the problem into something much
larger. Inspect your ceilings for signs of leaking after a strong rainfall; then address any leaks immediately.
GUTTER CLEANING
While some homeown- ers prefer to delay their gutter-cleaning projects until late fall, those whose homes are surrounded by trees may need to schedule two such projects. Gutters clogged with leaves and other debris can cause serious roof damage, and that damage can extend all the way inside a home. In addition, clogged gutters make great nesting areas for insects or critters. Always stand on a ladder when cleaning gutters, wearing gloves to remove items by hand and dropping leaves and debris into a trash can below. Standing on the roof and leaning over gutters greatly increases your risk of injury. If the gutters are clear when you first examine them in early fall, you can wait un- til later in the season to give
them a complete and thorough cleaning. Once you have fin- ished clearing the gutters, you can use a hose to run water through them and the down- spouts to confirm that every- thing is functioning properly.
PATIO CLEANUP
Patios are popular hangouts during spring and summer, and that can result in a lot of wear and tear. Once you store patio furniture for the win- ter, inspect your entire patio to determine if it needs any refurbishing. While certain patio projects may be best left for spring, you can still clean any stained areas around the grill and look for cracks in the concrete surface that need to be addressed.
Preparing for fall home- improvement projects ahead of time can help homeowners complete projects in a timely manner and ensures that they won’t be forced to brave the winter elements when refur- bishing their homes.
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