Fall Home Maintenance

Fall Home Maintenance New Jersey Handyman

Outdoor

-Inspect Second  floor window caulk/ scrape and replace if necessary
-Check foundation for cracks/ repair {Very Important}
-Turn off outdoor spigots /Drain pipes/ cover if not frostproof
-Check and replace attic vents
-Repair patio's and walkways
-Clear gutters and downspouts from debris (Continually) / Check for fastening  and water diverting issues
-Clean oustide windows, screens, trash cans & Furniture, and pressure wash siding
-Lawn and Garden Maintenance (seed, aerate, till,etc.)
-Services and cover AC unit(s)
-Repair/ Replace siding
-Check doors and windows for drafts / insulate & weatherstrip as necessary or replace windows
-Check exterior lighting/ change bulbs




Pre-Storm

-Secure outdoor furniture/ trash cans
-Check for and remove large dead tree branches near structure

Post-Storm

-Inspect Electrical connection to structure
-Inspect roof for missing shingles/ replace as necessary
-Inspect siding and flashing/ repair as necessary
-Clean up tree debris

Fall Home Maintenance New Jersey Handyman

Indoor- Appliances

-Replace HVAC Filter
-Service Heating System (inspected and cleaned)
-Clean Baseboard Heat Fins
-Clean/ Replace Range hood/ microwave filter



Indoor- Miscellaneous

-Deep Clean Carpeting
-Patch/ repair drywall
-Touch up paint
-Switch Fan Direction
-Wash walls and ceiling
-Wash Garbage cans
-Check/ replace fire extinguishers
-Check/ replace smoke detectors; and/or batteries
-Inspect attic insulation/ replace as necessary, keep eves clear for proper ventilation
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