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Home Maintenance To Do's for the month of October

The month of October brings cool nights, football and apple picking but it is also a great time to check off some home maintenance tasks.

The month of October brings cool nights, football and apple picking. With fall in full swing, October is a great time to check off some home maintenance tasks before the cold temperatures and holiday season begins. If you do not have enough time to complete the tasks below, check out the service offerings at The Home Custodians and we will gladly complete them on your behalf.

Our top October HOME MAINTENANCE TASKS as follows:

  1. Shut off and blow out your sprinkler system and drain garden hoses.
  2. Shut off exterior faucets and store hoses for winter.
  3. Cover air conditioning units and outdoor water faucets.
  4. Clean roof and remove moss, leaves and branches.
  5. Cut back tree limbs and branches.
  6. Check walkways, railings, stairs and the driveway for winter safety.
  7. Test and replace outdoor light bulbs if necessary.
  8. Clean, cover and store grill and outdoor furniture for the winter.
  9. Insulate any exposed pipes in garage, crawlspace or basement.
  10. Test smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors.
  11. Clean range hood and filters to remove flammable grease.
  12. Deep clean the oven before the holiday baking season begins.
  13. Deep clean the refrigerator and vacuum the condenser coils.
  14. Clean carpeting and area rugs.
  15. Vacuum radiators, baseboard heaters and grates.

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