Thursday, October 16, 2014

Autumn Home Maintenance tips!

Fall is officially upon us! As the temperatures begin to drop and the leaves begin to fade, we are reminded that autumn the perfect time to prepare your home for the upcoming winter months. As your number one home care resource in Dallas, Best Power Wash Dallas compiled a few autumn home maintenance tips for you and your family to use as we get into Fall.

Clean Your Gutters

Falling leaves have a definite knack for cluttering up your gutters. Water does not flow easily through clogged gutters, so you'll want to clear them out once the majority of leaves have fallen from the trees.



Seal Your Doors and Windows

As cooler temperatures approach, you want to be sure your home will be able to keep you warm without wasting tons of electricity. Take the time to caulk and weatherstrip your doors and windows now, before the it gets too cold outside.

Check Your Paint

Thanks to lower the humidity levels and cooler temperatures, fall is a great time to repaint your home. Check your home thoroughly to see if the paint on your home is blistering, peeling, or in general need of a fresh coat. If you do decide to repaint, contact Best PowerWash Dallas to help clean your home before painting - paint sticks more easily to clean surfaces!

Prepare Your Fireplace

There's nothing quite so cozy as curling up in front of a crackling fire on a cold winter day. Take the time now to get your chimney inspected to make sure everything is clean and in good working order - before you actually need it!


Reverse Your Ceiling Fans

Ceiling fans are a great way to maximize your heater/air conditioner by stimulating air flow throughout your house. Your fan should be set to rotate counter-clockwise during the summer so that it pushes the air down on you, creating a breezy, cooling effect. Switch the fan's direction so that it rotates clockwise in the winter. This will pull the air in the room upwards and push the warm air back down to you, without causing any wind chill.

Rake Your Leaves

A yard covered in colored leaves can be a beautiful sight, but they can turn into a nasty mess if they begin decomposing under a layer of snow. Do yourself a favor and clear your yard of leaves before any chance of snowfall.

We hope you find this tips helpful! What else do you do to prepare your home for autumn? We'd love to hear your thoughts!


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