Autumn is the time of year that transitions summer into winter. Watching the leaves change colour and seeing the floors fill with beautiful leaves is a such a therapeutic time of year. Autumn is the perfect time to maintain your property before the winter sets in. With expected rain falls to increase and colder nights, its time to set your home up.
Here are a few things idea to maintain your property:
Have your heater checked – The heater may not have been turned on in over 6 months. It is often on everyday through winter so it is a good time to have it services to ensure it is working efficiently and safely. There is nothing worse than .
Patch and seal gaps found– Rodents and pest will be looking for a drier and warmer environment, so its ideal to look for any cracks or patches that need fixing. A mouse or cockroach only need a small gap to find its way into your kitchen. Sealing these gaps will also prevent cold drafts and water coming inside.
Clean your gutters and drains – Over Autumn, many leaves, twigs and small branches fall into our home’s gutters and drains. If left unattended it will clog up and restrict rainfall to run through. This can cause leaks to happen inside the home which may not be found until he damage becomes a bigger problem. As we near the end of Autumn, it is a good time to clean your gutters and grains.
Check your smoke alarm – Winter may be the season where we see less fires break out, but you should regularly look at checking your smoke alarm and changing the batteries.
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June 2020
