Welcome fall and winter with open arms by being prepared this year! With the kids back to school, the days getting shorter, and the nights getting cooler, now is the time to winterize your home in Nassau County and the NYC Metro area, by tackling your fall maintenance list.
Inspect Your Roof. If you notice your shingle edges are curled, there are bald spots where granules are missing, or your shingles are cracked, it’s time to replace. Be sure to address these issues early to protect your home.
Check Your Chimney. With cold weather on the way, a cozy fire is just the thing to kill the chill. If your chimney is clogged, the gases, smoke, and fumes will enter your home. Before you light that match, have your chimney inspected.
Inspect Your Windows. If you noticed a nice cool draft this past summer, remember, you will experience that same draft during the winter. Windows should be double paned to keep the heat in, and the cold out. Get a free, no obligation, in-home estimate from Major Homes. Check your window panes for cracks and replace any that are damaged.
Inspect Your Exterior. Maximize your homes heating capabilities with the right siding. If, in your inspection, you noticed rotting or warping, cracked or loose siding, severely faded siding, or bubbles in the siding, now is the time to replace your siding.
Protect Exposed Water Pipes. Don’t leave your pipes out in the cold to freeze! Proper insulation and protection will save you potentially hundreds of dollars in damages from pipes bursting.
Winterize Your Doors. Poorly installed doors can let the cold air in causing you excessive heating bills. Install a storm door, add weather stripping tape, and call us. Major Homes’ door experts can help save you money on heating bills, and give you the front door you’ve always wanted.
Clean Your Gutters. Prevent breaks and damage by scooping out any dropped leaves or sticks.
Don’t forget to remove all screens, put patio furniture away, and clean off your grill!
The beginning of fall is always a hectic time. This checklist was designed to take some of the stress away and help you organize your fall home maintenance tasks. With the cold weather approaching, be sure to add a call to Major Homes at the top of your list for help with nearly any home improvement project!
