The document provides 7 key fall home maintenance and improvement projects that can be done to prepare a home for winter including checking the heating system, chimney, gutters, insulating exterior pipes, weather stripping doors, checking for roof leaks, and ensuring windows are sealed. It emphasizes that addressing issues now is cheaper than repairs needed in winter and can prevent bigger problems like mold. Completing these projects yourself saves money compared to hiring professionals.

1. Much easier to repair in the fall than the winter All can be done yourself All about saving money and getting your home for the winter, no matter where you live! Top 7 Fall Home Improvement/Maintenance Projects

2. Key Step #1 Check your Heating System Check Thermostat Make sure it works Cheaper to repair in the fall then the winter Run Heat at full blast all Day (Makes for a Fun Day). Though it easier to find out now then later

3. Key Step #2 Fireplace & Chimney Do you have bird nest or raccoons living in it? Check Chimney Cap Consider a Chimney Sweek (Cost around $200-$400 bucks) Can prevent fires

4. Key Step #3 Gutter Cleaning This is easy Just a latter and some gloves I like doing this now because I use a hose to wash out the gunk Example: You might want to hire a neighbor boy, just remember if it falls and hurts himself there is a good chance your home owner insurance is paying the bill!

5. Key Step #4 Pipes Insulate Exterior Pipes Can buy the insulation at Lowes or Home Depot, or any hardware store Custom sizes, very easy to installed Nothing worse then no water I the winter with a huge plumbing bill.

6. Key Step #5 Doors Who would of though? Weather Stripping Simple & Easy Saves big bucks, you lose more air out of doors then most any other area

7. Key Step #6 Leaky Roof Do it now, when you can Leaks turn into mold Mold is the worst thing to happen to your home Fix it while it small Like putting a finger in the dam, and saving your home

8. Key Step #7 Window Check Check and make sure the caulk is holding up Are then sealing tightly Do they lock tight? Patch at rot, saves the bucks now.

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