{"id":3738,"date":"2018-10-16T06:57:23","date_gmt":"2018-10-16T06:57:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.guidanceresidential.com\/resources\/?p=3738"},"modified":"2020-09-02T13:43:49","modified_gmt":"2020-09-02T13:43:49","slug":"lets-fall-into-fall","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.guidanceresidential.com\/resources\/home-inspiration\/lets-fall-into-fall\/","title":{"rendered":"Let\u2019s Fall into Fall"},"content":{"rendered":"

With back to school under our belts and before the weather grows colder, now is the time to prevent costly damage by preparing for the winter months. Preparation means different things to different homeowners and here are some preventative home maintenance steps that every homeowner should follow.<\/span><\/p>\n

Leaves, Landscape, and Yardwork<\/h4>\n

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The best time to fertilize your lawn is in the fall.\u00a0 Looking around, it\u2019s through the grass has stopped growing but that\u2019s not the case.\u00a0 To prepare for the cold months, roots actually grow deeper into the ground as the surface is cut.<\/span><\/p>\n

Heavy snow and ice are the roots of damage when trees and large branches are too close to the house.\u00a0 Trim them down to prevent damage and also to keep them away from power lines.\u00a0 Make sure to cut and prune shrubs and rose bushes to ensure a fresh bloom coming spring.<\/span><\/p>\n

Plumbing<\/h4>\n

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As the seasonal transition can lag, we often don\u2019t make necessary repairs until it\u2019s too late.\u00a0 One of the biggest issues new homeowners have is to locate and turn off the water shut-off valve.\u00a0 This is important to know in case of a leak.\u00a0 Also, make sure pipes are well insulated to avoid and prevent freezing and bursting.<\/span><\/p>\n

Chimney and Fireplace<\/h4>\n

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What sings winter weekends at home more than s\u2019mores, chai, and hot <\/span>coco near the fireplace? To prepare for those moments, get your fireplace winter ready by having your fireplace professionally cleaned and chimney inspected.\u00a0 Make sure to test your fireplace flue for a tight seal when closed.<\/span><\/p>\n

Downspouts and Gutters<\/h4>\n

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With all the rainfall and seasonal changes, build up and rubbish is bound to get caught in gutters. \u00a0Clean gutters and downspouts frequently throughout fall to prevent that.\u00a0 Neglected gutters can lead to wood rot problems and pest infestations, not to mention ruined gutters.\u00a0 Make sure to check water downpour has a clear path out and doesn\u2019t flood your beds.\u00a0 Pooling is one of the leading causes of walkways and foundations to deteriorate.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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