3 Tips and Tricks to Keep Your Home and Garden in Tip-Top Shape
THIS FALL SEASON
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· Tidy it up
o Maintaining the cleanliness of your home exterior and lawn is an easy way to strengthen the curb appeal of any home. Make sure your home is looking its best by power-washing your siding, cleaning your windows, raking your yard to get rid of fallen leaves, and trimming any foliage that may have overgrown during the summer months. This will keep your home looking lively and refreshed!
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· Clean out your gutters
o Ensuring that your gutters are clean will help prevent debris buildup that can lead to roof leakage and water damage to the interior and exterior of your home.
· Have your HVAC system checked
o Have a technician come by to check out your HVAC system. This will ensure that your system is running efficiently which will help to prevent the risk of fires as you start heating your home during the cooler months, and can help keep your energy costs low.
· Change the batteries in your smoke alarms
o The last thing anyone wants is their smoke alarms failing during an emergency. To reduce the likelihood of this happening, replace the batteries in your smoke alarms at the beginning of the Fall and Spring seasons.
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Plant crops that thrive in cool weather
The weather is getting cooler and the hours of daylight are getting shorter, but that doesn’t mean your garden has to stop looking its best! There are many plants that flourish in the fall months and will keep your garden attractive and useful. Consider planting seasonal crops and herbs such as kale, beets, carrots, arugula, parsley, and turnips this fall so that you can enjoy the products of your garden throughout the season.
Increase your curb appeal with easy DIY projects
Everyone loves a good DIY project, especially when it results in your home looking better than ever. Try out some of these projects to spruce up your home this season!
· Keep it crafty
o Whether you have guests coming to visit or it’s your family walking through the door, wreaths are a surefire way to give everyone a warm welcome to your home. Not to mention, you can make multiple and use them interchangeably throughout the season. Head on over to your local craft store and grab some foam floral rings, your décor of choice, and get started. It’s quick, it’s easy, and it won’t break the bank!
· Add a splash of color
o Make your front door the focal point of your home by giving it a new coat of paint. Set aside a weekend and give your local home improvement store a visit to pick up all of the necessities such as tape, primer, and your favorite exterior paint. Once you’re back home, get your painting clothes on and give that front door a makeover!