Can you believe it's September 1st?
Time is going by so quick! Summer is slipping through our fingers and Fall is quickly approaching.
September is a transitional month. Labor Day Marks the unofficial end of summer but fall doesn’t begin until the 20th it’s the perfect month to get some stuff done for the holidays hit and you’re gonna be too busy.
The House Whisperer is a big believer in fall cleaning - the kids are back in school, the holidays are now just around the corner, and there’s going to be a lot of activity … most of it inside.
So he did everyone a favor. He made you a list.
Yes, a personal list of everything you need to get done before the month's end.
Here you go!
Seal the deck
Exterior paint
Declutter
Reset the garage
Trim the trees
Replant the garden
Replant the vegetable garden
Change the irrigation timers or invest in smart-weather timers
Fertilizer and mulch
Check the yard drainage
Clean the oven
Clean the BBQ
Clean the gutters
Check the roof
Check stucco and siding
Start planning the remodel
Start practicing holiday recipes
Change the filter on the furnace
Secure the house from pests
Insulate
Descale the water heater
Live seasonally - nature is about to start slowing down, so should you
For more information, listen to Dean explain it all below.
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