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Like it or not, the summer days are waning. Nights are getting cooler, and those packed-away sweaters are calling your name. Pretty soon, the leaves will change colors, and the snow will fall.<\/span><\/p>\n Now is the perfect time to begin all the necessary household chores to prepare for fall and winter. Menomonee Falls homeowners<\/strong> would be smart to undertake a few of these essential maintenance tasks every weekend from now through October. Get your house ready while the weather is still pleasant, and you’ll have plenty of opportunities to get everything done. Then you can relax, knowing your home is prepared for whatever Mother Nature throws at you.<\/span><\/p>\n Many chores listed below are certainly within the average person’s capabilities, so get your kids involved. However, it’s worth the expense if you choose to have a professional handle some jobs, especially those dealing with the roof, gutters, or chimney.<\/span><\/p>\n Let’s begin with the most important outdoor tasks first, then easier outdoor jobs, then finally, what you should do indoors to prepare for fall.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n Most Menomonee Falls homeowners have yards and mature trees. That means lots of leaves, grass, debris, and equipment maintenance. It also may involve some additional work.<\/span><\/p>\n \u2022 Rake and Fertilize Your Lawn<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Take care of your lawn in the fall to protect it over the winter. In October, give it a final raking, then give your yard a good dose of fertilizer<\/a>. This will trigger the renewed growth of both roots and blades once the weather warms up again in the spring.<\/span><\/p>\n \u2022 Clean the Gutters<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Not many Menomonee Falls homeowners love cleaning gutters,<\/a> but it should be done at least once a year. Depending on your home, this might be a job you hire a professional gutter cleaning company to do.<\/span><\/p>\n But if you’re doing it yourself, get a sturdy ladder and scoop out all the debris around the entire perimeter. Try using a leaf-blower attachment<\/a> to blast it out if you prefer.<\/span><\/p>\n It’s essential to keep this system flowing smoothly because gutters divert water from the house’s foundation and exterior. Clogged gutters may lead to damaged walls and basement flooding. Before the leaves fall, clean the gutters and then cover them with mesh guards. Add extenders to downspouts to funnel away water.<\/span><\/p>\n \u2022 Inspect Your Roof and Chimney<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n While you’re up on the ladder, take a close look at your roof. Houses are built from the ground up, but they’re taken care of from the top down. A leaking roof or damaged chimney<\/a> should be repaired immediately to avoid serious problems. Dripping water starts as annoying. But ice, snow, and winter winds turn it into a disaster.<\/span><\/p>\n Use binoculars to inspect your roof. Check shingles for cracks, curls, loose spots, or missing ones. Metal flashing around vents, chimneys, and valleys should be in good shape. If you noticed your gutters had an accumulation of granules (when you cleaned them out earlier), that’s a sign your roof is losing its coating.<\/span><\/p>\n Check the exterior of your chimney for damage as well. The flue cap to cover the top must be in place. Inspect the bricks for cracks, broken joints<\/a>, or missing mortar.<\/span><\/p>\n If you notice any damage, this is another job best left to professionals to repair. Every few years, a complete inspection should be made by a qualified roofer.<\/span><\/p>\n \u2022 Fix Concrete and Asphalt Cracks<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n The next couple of months will be the last opportunity for Menomonee Falls homeowners to fix driveway and sidewalk cracks and uneven sections before the snow. Any damaged concrete can be hazardous, but it only gets worse when it’s covered with ice. A few repairs can prevent small problems from becoming expensive headaches or bad injuries.<\/span><\/p>\n Water seeping into the cracks of concrete will create more damage as it freezes and thaws. Trying to shovel snow or just walk on an uneven sidewalk is difficult at best. Small jobs can be a DIY, but call someone experienced in concrete or asphalt if major repairs are necessary.<\/span><\/p>\n \u2022 Get Your HVAC Serviced<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\nOutdoor Home Maintenance for Menomonee Falls Homeowners<\/h2>\n