Fall Checklist

____ Clear roof and street drains of leaves and debris
____ Clean leaves from roof gutters and inspect conductor pipes
____ Plant Bulbs
____ Remove window air conditioners
____ Close roof and attic vents
____ Wash Windows
____ Check calking and weather stripping
____ Install storm windows
____ Drain and store garden hoses
____ Cover central AC Condenser units
____ Have chimney and flue cleaned
____ Have furnace professionally checked, cleaned, and tested
____ Put away patio and lawn furniture
____ Have furniture and carpets cleaned to help cut down indoor pollution
____ Service Snow blowers
____ Stock up on de-icer, salt, sand and shovels etc.
____ Place markers for snow plow on driveways and walks
____ Check supply of Furnace Filters
____ Put up Holiday lights and decorations
(the holidays will be here before you know it)
____ Trim trees and shrubs away from house
____ Remove dead plants
____ Cover perennial plants with a thick layer of mulch
____ Wrap or protect shrubs from winter winds
____ Turn soil for next year
____ Harvest late crops before first heavy freeze
____ Chop and stack firewood
____ Winterize lawn equipment
____ Seal concrete floor to keep salt damage minimal
____ Set rodent traps if you have an attached garage
____ Get snow blower running and ready
____ Apply winter fertilizer to lawn
____ Mow lawn for last time to keep matting of grass to a minimum
____ Rake leaves
____ If you own a pool, follow recommended closing procedures
____ Good time to organize Movies, CD's, records and files
____ Early Fall or Late Winter organize and clean home office

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