Here is a list of things that you will want to plan on doing in the next few weeks:
Once cold weather strikes, its no fun to drudge out into the cold unless you have to, so stock up on:
- Pantry items (flour, sugar, butter, coffee)
- Freezer items (Meats, cheese, frozen veggies/fruits)
- Essentials (toilet paper and toothpaste)
- Ramen Noodles (just kidding!)
(For those of you who do not live in the Northern half of the US, you may disregard the previous section…lol)
Energy Efficiency: (more coming forward on this time in later posts 😉
- Consider and air duct cleaning since the vents will get used more than they probably did over the summer
- Make sure screens are taken out and the exterior glass panes are put in in the windows and doors.
- Invest in insulated energy-efficient curtains
The garage
- Store handheld garden tools in a tub of topsoil to prevent rusting.
- Make sure equipment is cleaned and oiled before putting away
- Winterize the lawnmower (Click here for a video on how to winterize your lawnmower)
- Clean gutters
- Cover up patio furniture
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| Consider gutter guards to avoid clean out the gutters next year! |
Prepare for frozen precipitation:
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If you do not have a snow shovel (or better yet a snow blower) invest in one so you will be ready for any earlier snowfall
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Same thing goes for snow salt
Inside the home:
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Turn mattresses – I do this when the time change takes effect – makes it easy to track
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Clean curtains (including the shower curtain 😉
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Take comforters, heavy blankets to the dry cleaners or laundry-mat
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Move furniture.rugs to get the dust and grime that has built up over summer
This “inside list” could go on forever, but for me these are the things that have the biggest impact in my fall cleaning.
And finally, don’t forget the birdies! The snowbirds who manage through winter are always appreciative of your hospitality
What other tasks are included in your personal Fall Checklist?
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