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October Home Maintenance

13 things you can do to keep your home in
top-shape during October

1) Disconnect outside hoses from faucets and shut-down sprinkler system.

2) Its getting cold outside so time to set some mouse traps!  

3) Disconnect and 'winterize' swamp coolers.

4) Clean dryer venting for winter use.  Video (dryer vent cleaning).

5) Apply a light stain or sealer to the deck.

6) Caulk exterior siding & gaps.  Weather-strip doors & windows.  Use a candle to check for drafts.  And close crawlspace vents for winter.

7) Check roof for loose or worn flashings, pipe jacks, shingles.

8) Lightly grease the plastic gears inside the garage door opener. 

9) Drain a few gallons from the hot water heater to remove sediment.

10) Fill driveway & sidewalk cracks with concrete sealer caulk.

11) Fertilize, reseed lawn, & prepare garden beds for winter.

12) Clean and protect outdoor furniture.

13) Beat the rush - SERVICE YOUR FURNACE NOW before cold weather sets in.

AVOID THE HASSLES AND EXPENSE 
THAT DEFERRED MAINTENANCE CAN CAUSE

If you need a good handyman or contractor, see my preferred vendors list. If you need a referral from other sources like Angie's List, call or email me.

Michael Dagner is an expert in Denver-Area home sales.
Call today, (303) 514-4000, for help with your home sale or purchase.