Fall Checklist for Seattle Homeowners
The leaves have turned, and we are well on our way into fall. With a chilly winter ahead of us here in the Seattle area, there are some tools you need to get as soon as possible in order to take care of your home before winter sets in. Spring and fall are some of the busiest times of the year for homeowners! There are plenty of little chores that need to be done around the house. To do those chores, you are going to need some tools that you can find at your local Greenwood Hardware store.
Maybe you have some of these items already, but they are not in very good condition. There is no time like the present to buy new tools that will make your job much easier.
Outdoors
- Leaf rake
- Pruners
- Lawn bags
- Fall fertilizer/lawn feed
- Moss control
- Tree wrap
- Wood stain for decks/fences
- Ice scrapers
- Ice melt
- Clean out the gutters
- Sweep the chimney
- Store outside decorations in a patio box or the garage
- Outdoor faucet covers
Inside
- Weather stripping
- Pipe insulation
- Door guards
- Batteries for smoke detectors—change when the time changes
- Sump pump replacement
- Water filters—change when you replace batteries in smoke detectors
- Furnace filters
- Space heaters—inspect old ones and buy new if needed
Taking care of these things now will keep you from worrying about it when the cold weather does arrive. You don’t want to worry about the pipes freezing outside or worry about your lawn not coming in green and healthy in the spring. By taking care of these maintenance tasks now, you can ensure your winter will be less stressful and you can simply kick back and wait for spring. Head into Greenwood Hardware today to take care of your fall shopping list. If you have questions, we are here for you. Come on in, or contact us online.