Prepare Your Home for the Fall Season



Summer is not over quite yet, but it's not too early to start thinking about preparing your home for the Fall and Winter seasons.  If you start doing a few things now to your Lake of the Ozarks real estate, you'll have plenty of time to get it all done before it's too cold.  Going through the following list will ensure that the outside of your house stands up to the weather and the inside keeps you safe and warm.  
  

Outside your home:


Take the time to walk around the outside of your house while the temperature is still pleasant and before the leaves begin falling and cover things up.  Making sure that the following things are taken care of before the snow begins falling will help to assure everything is in good shape when Spring rolls back around. 


  • Inspect and clean out gutters and downspouts.
  • Replace any missing or damaged weather stripping on doors and windows.
  • Caulk all cracks and gaps to prevent drafts from entering the house.
  • Seal up any cracks in sidewalks, driveways, or stairs.  If moisture seeps into these and freezes, the cracks will get bigger. 
  • Inspect the roof for any damage.
  • Drain and put away garden hoses.  


Inside your home:


You will be indoors a lot more in the winter than you were in the Summer.  There are a few things that you should do from the inside to keep your home pleasant and cozy during the cold months. 


  • Replace your screens with storm windows.  
  • Have a professional inspect your heating system.
  • Hire a professional chimney sweep to make sure your fireplace is safe and ready to use, and that it's sealed tightly from drafts.
  • Drain your water heater and remove any debris that has settled in it.  
  • Test your fire extinguishers and smoke detectors.  


 When all of the above items are taken care of, your home will be ready for whatever the colder seasons will bring.  This routine maintenance is key to keeping your house in tip-top shape so that it's at it's best if you ever decide to sell.  If you are ready to buy a home at the Lake of the Ozarks soon, use this list to inspect important areas that should have been taken care of. 

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