Can you smell the pumpkin spice in the air? Autumn is here, and we’re all for it! Before you start redecorating your home, tackle the following important tasks first so you can spend the rest of the cold season snuggled on your sofa while drinking a hot cup of your favourite drink.
Clear the chimney
Chimneys are an especially important cleaning task to check off your to-do list, as a dirty chimney is a potential fire hazard. Schedule a professional chimney sweep to clear out any debris, rodents or built-up creosote. Source: SheKnows
Examine the heating system
Do a survey of your home’s heating vents to make sure they’re not blocked or covered by furniture, carpeting, or curtains. Dust vents and clean all filters. Make an appointment for an annual heating system check-up. Source: RD
Inspect the gutters
No one loves this job, but we all need to do it annually. A few hours of work can prevent big problems later on.
While you’re up on that ladder, visually inspect your roof for damaged shingles, flashing or vents. Source: Zillow
Switch to heavier curtains
New curtains don’t just give your room an instant update; they can also help keep your home warmer during the cooler months! Just be sure to keep them open on sunny days. Source: PopSugar
Add exterior lights
Fall and winter means less daylight. So if you don’t have lights outside of your home and driveway yet, installing some is a great way to keep your home just a little safer. Lights around the perimter of your driveway can mean fewer accidents. And lights along your pathway can mean fewer falls. Also, because outdoor lights are typically left on for long periods of time, buying LED and energy saver bulbs will, as you may have inferred, save energy. Source: Weather
Keep outdoor faucets inside
The faucets you use outside in the summer to wash your car, soak your garden and hose down your kids are susceptible to freezing. If proper care is not taken to shut-off and drain these lines before winter, it can lead to pipes and faucets bursting or cracking and can create a huge, potentially expensive, disaster. Source: GlobalNews
Don’t have the right tools to safely check your chimney, roof, and gutters? We’ve got you covered! Call us today to get a free estimate!
Contact:
Kerrisdale Roofing & Drains
8296 Ross St, Vancouver, BC V5X 4C6
(604) 360-2114
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