October Home Maintenance Tips Are Here! 🛠️🏡

As temperatures drop across Colorado, it’s the perfect time to winter-proof and safety-check your home before the first freeze. A few proactive steps now can help you avoid costly surprises later. ❄️

This month is all about prevention: shut off and drain outdoor faucets and sprinkler lines, then disconnect and cover hoses. Give your fireplace and chimney some attention—clean the firebox, check the flue and doors, and schedule a professional chimney sweep (and don’t forget to stock up on firewood!). Take a moment to inspect your roof for damaged shingles, flashing, or chimney mortar that might need repair. Inside, clean and test your sump pump before snowmelt, check smoke and carbon monoxide detectors to ensure they’re working properly, and inspect your foundation for cracks that should be sealed before winter sets in. Finally, tighten porch, deck, and stair railings so they’re ready for icy days ahead.

A little prep now means a warmer, safer, and more stress-free winter. 🌟