Autumn Fix-Ups Before Winter
October is the best time to get your house sealed, safe, and ready for winter. From silencing those spooky squeaks on the front door to protecting your pipes from freezing, a little work now saves you big headaches later.
Fix the Spooky Noises
When it comes to your house, though, squeaky doors and windows shouldn’t keep you up at night, that’s what Halloween movies are for! Here are tips on fixing the creaking.
- Dry Hinges: A squeaky door culprit is typically from dry hinges. In order to fix this, tap the pins from the hinge out with a hammer and apply a household oil to the pin.
- Creaking Floors: If the floorboards are noisy, they’re likely rubbing together. Graphite lubricant into the seams helps prevent noise as the powder acts as a lubricant to stop friction.
Silence the Shrieks: Power Equipment Service & Winter Prep
If your power equipment is making unusual noises, that usually means there’s an issue brewing under the hood. Since winter is rapidly approaching, now is the time to focus on your snowblower. Don’t wait until the first snowfall to find out your machine won’t start! Book our service today!
Illuminate Your Space
Darker evenings increase the risk of trips and falls around your property. A well-lit exterior is your best defense against accidents for family and visitors alike.
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- Outdoor Walkways & Steps: Make sure that your paths that lead to doors and steps are lit well enough for guests so that they don’t trip. Motion sensors, solar string lights, or LED lights are good options to help light the way.
- Check Indoor Fixtures: Inspect all of your lights indoors to see if there are any dimming or outages. Having backup lightbulbs for your fixtures is always a good way to help lessen the chance of losing light.
Leaf and Lawn Cleanup
Leaf cleanup seems to never stop, but if you have the right tools and are prepared, taking care of your lawn this fall shouldn’t be a hassle.
- Make Leaf Mulch: Did you know that you can mow dry leaves to create mulch? The breakdown process helps fertilize your lawn throughout the winter.
- Prevent Snow Mold: If you have piles of wet leaves, make sure that you remove them as this smoothers grass and can damage your turf.
- Stock Up on Bags: Lawn and leaf bags are great to have at home so that you can pick up leaves and yard debris quickly.
- Tools for the Cleanup: Power blowers, rakes, and shovels are great items to use when it comes to leaf pickup.
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