September – November
Fall Checklist
Prepare your home for cold weather
Progress
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Exterior
0/3 done- Clean gutters after leaves have fallenHigh
- Inspect and seal gaps around doors and windowsHigh
- Check roof flashing and chimney for damageHigh
HVAC
0/2 done- Schedule furnace tune-up before heating seasonHigh
- Replace HVAC filtersHigh
Plumbing
0/3 done- Drain and store garden hosesHigh
- Shut off and drain outdoor irrigation systemHigh
- Insulate exposed pipes in unheated spacesMedium
Interior
0/1 done- Check attic insulation — add if below recommended R-valueMedium
Safety
0/2 done- Test smoke and CO detectors, replace batteriesHigh
- Inspect chimney and fireplace before first useHigh
Lawn
0/1 done- Overseed bare lawn patches and apply fall fertilizerMedium
Your Progress
0%complete
0 of 12 tasks completed
Priority Guide
High priority
Do within the first 2 weeks
Medium priority
Complete within the season
Low priority
Nice to do when time allows
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