Now that summer gear has been stowed away, it’s time to focus on fall home improvement projects. According to Vicki Payne, host of the For Your Home with Vicki Payne television show, autumn is the key time to evaluate your home exterior and prepare it for the harsh winter months ahead.
As the leaves start to change and the temperature begins to drop, it’s time to start thinking about fall home improvement projects. Whether you’re a seasoned DIY enthusiast or a novice homeowner, fall is the perfect season to tackle those home improvement tasks that will prepare your home for the cooler months ahead. From prepping your outdoor space to cozying up your interior, we’ve compiled a list of 10 essential fall home improvement tips that will help you make the most of the season and ensure your home is ready for the changing weather.
10 Fall Home Improvement Tips:
Tip #1 – Evaluate your roof. Look for missing or loose shingles, deterioration of asphalt shingles along with mold, algae, or splitting of real wood shingles. If there is mold, I found this really helpful list of different mold killers, how they work, and their cost, for your convenience.
If the roof is in poor shape, consider upgrading to a synthetic roof, like those from DaVinci Roofscapes®. The composite shake and slate products resist fire, impact, high winds, insects, and mold, making them an ideal long-term investment for a home.
Tip #2 – Clean your gutters. Get leaves and gunk out now so that gutters won’t get backed up, clogged, and frozen in the winter, causing ice formations. Gutters should be securely attached to the home and sloped for proper drainage. Also, check to make sure all downspouts are clean and connected.
Tip #3 – Check your siding and trim. Make sure there are no rotting boards or insect infestations in any wood exterior products. Determine if a new paint job is needed before the winter weather hits. Should these items need replacement, research man-made low-maintenance products, like James Hardie® fiber cement siding or Ply Gem® PVC trim as reliable replacement options for key exterior parts of the home.
Tip #4 – Evaluate the deck. If your deck has seen its last summer party, look at replacing it before the winter with either a Western Red Cedar deck or composite decking from TAMKO®. Both products stand up extremely well to all types of weather and will make you happy to step out onto the deck every time.
Tip #5 – Check the functionality of your garage door. You’re in and out of your garage door many times each day. Make sure it’s functioning properly and has strong air infiltration seals to help keep energy bills down. If you’re ready for a new look or a harder-working garage door, consider the steel and aluminum options from Haas Door.
Tip #6 – Seal up the windows. Make sure your windows have strong weather stripping in place with energy-efficient glass that is still working. If it’s time to upgrade your windows, investigate those with ENERGY STAR® ratings to help keep your home warmer during the winter months.
Extra Tip: One of the best ways to add charm and beauty to your home’s exterior this fall season is by installing windowboxes, it is a great way to enhance its curb appeal! When springtime rolls around you will have beautiful blooming flowers and plants for all to see! I love this idea so much!
Tip #7 – Consider a privacy window upgrade. Tired of closing blinds or shades to gain privacy in your bathroom or bedroom? Think about replacing key windows with decorative glass or acrylic block privacy windows. Available from Hy-Lite in both operable and fixed styles, these windows add a beautiful accent to a room while protecting your privacy.
Tip #8 – Check out your doors. As with windows, your entry doors should have weather stripping that’s not worn out around the entire opening. This helps keep drafty cold air out of your house during winter months.
Tip #9 – Secure or replace railings. Loose or unstable railing systems can be dangerous. Check all balusters, handrails, and elements of the front and back rail systems to assure they’re functioning properly. If it’s time for a replacement, consider a new look by adding cable rails or glass balustrades from Fortress Railing Products.
Tip #10 – Spend time with your landscaping. Once the leaves have fallen, get out the rakes. Remove dead leaves and underbrush around the house and garden area before the snowfall. Re-mulch key landscaping areas. Trim back trees and bushes away from the house to get your home ready for winter snow.
Lily Kwan says
The 6060 Pro-Fit Air Massage Bath looks very nice!
Richard Hicks says
Would like to see giveaway for BARRETT MODEL: 330 sink
Lynne T says
The Barrett 330 pedestal sink is very nice. Would love to see a giveaway for that.
Joni Chadwell says
I care for disabled adults in my home . They live w/ us 24/7 the 3260 Pro-Fit Bathtub
Model: 6553 would make a great prize
clynsg says
A shower base would be a good possibility
rosemary says
wow-anything
Mercedes Cassity says
I love that bathtub
allyson becker says
A 3260 Pro-Fit Whirlpool would be an amazing prize.
Hesper Fry says
I like the 3260TFS LH Pro-Fit Whirlpool bathtub.
laurie murley says
I would love to have the Brentwood sink
Christina Sparks says
4242ST SHOWER BASE
JL Reed says
Another item from Mansfield Plumbing I would like to see in a giveaway would be the CASCADE
MODEL: 4817-3816 Rimless Toilet.
Jennifer H. says
I would like the 3260TFS LH PRO-FIT WHIRLPOOL WITH ACCESS PANEL
Model: 6153A.
vicki lorenz says
I would love the BARRETT 4266 WHIRLPOOL
Lizee McMillian says
I am not picky! Anything would be awesome!
Rust says
I would also like the GRANDE ISLE lavatory sink
Model: 2018HBNS
Candace says
I would also love the 4268 OVAL CD PRO-FIT WHIRLPOOL!
richelle bowers says
3260 Pro-Fit Air Massage Bath
Wendy R. says
We have 2 bathrooms to re-do, so all sinks, toilets and tubs would be great!
Michelle Coles says
I love the Barrett Model 268!
Leah Shumack says
A spa bathtub! That’s definitely a wonderful prize!
Ashley turicik says
I love the whirlpool pro fit bath tub
Marilyn Nawara says
I like the look of the BRENTWOOD toilet — would love to win this for my downstairs half-bath.
DEBIJOT says
I would like to see the Enso Vanity in a giveaway.
ColleenMarie says
I love the 3260TFS RH PRO-FIT WHIRLPOOL WITH ACCESS PANEL
Dana Matthews says
The BARRETT model pedestal sink is nice. I’d like to have this for myself!
Cheryl Everitt says
OMG – Walk-n bathtub
Amy Hall says
I like the essence toilet. We have a very small bathroom upstairs and it seems smaller than some.
Mindi Eden says
A walk-in tub would be awesome!
Paula Adams says
I’ve always dreamed of a jetted soaker tub! So I’d love to see the Mansfield 4260 Oval Pro-Fit Whirlpool Tub! Heaven!
Audra O'Hara says
I’d also like to see a giveaway for their Waverly model 257 sink.
Tony Cruz says
AEGEAN ADA model 708 Low water usage toilet
Lesley says
I would love to see some of the bathroom fixtures as a giveaway!
sandra says
I would love to have the Denali™ – Power Flush Toilet
Randi S. says
I would love the Essence 3666 Whirlpool!
Onyinye Elochukwu says
I would love to see bathroom fixtures for the next giveaway.
Tracy says
I would LOVE a new tub. I’m not too picky about which one, since they are all nice!
ellen beck says
I LOVE their ENSO VANITY MODEL: 884. It is absolutely beautiful. It looks like it is part of collection and browsing through it is all beautiful. I personally need the toilet, but boy I love this vanity~
Madeline Burns says
I’m interested in the walk-in tub.
sherry l says
i would appreciate any time of bathroom fixture as this bathroom is really old and the tub is a old cast iron and was not kept in good condition .and the sink and toilet are a joke but right now the house we bought is going to have stay that way until we can save a little
Rosanne says
I like the Barrett Whirlpool tub for a giveaway but that’s a big prize to deliver!
Lisa Williams says
I would love it if you had a bath tub giveaway,I’m badly in need of a new one,mine is in terrible condition.
Jeri dickinson says
Really need this, mine is always overflowing thanks to my husband
Candace Galan says
I would love a Pro Fit Whirlpool tub given away!
Leslie Merritt says
Would love love a whirlpool tub!!!
debbie quintall says
love the brentwood sink
Robert Burns says
walk in tub
Trevor Oestreich says
Microderm bath tub 🙂
Sheryl Holden says
a bath tub
Angie Fiack says
I love the Essence pedestal sink.
April B says
I would like a giveaway on http://www.mansfieldplumbing.com/product-catalog/177-178/?back=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mansfieldplumbing.com%2Fproduct-catalog%2F%3Fpage_number%3D19
Wendy McBride says
I’d like a Baywood 5.0 Microderm Therapeutic Bathtub or just a regular well-made bathtub since mine has lost some of it’s finish.
Cheryl B says
I really like the BARRETT 3666 BATHTU.
CJ Queen says
I agree with everyone else, GREAT!!!
Brandy Monday says
the ENSO VANITY is beautiful
Dale Fish says
http://www.mansfieldplumbing.com/product-catalog/708-1/?back=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mansfieldplumbing.com%2Fproduct-category%2Ftoilets-and-bidets%2F%3Fpage_number%3D1%26category%3Dtoilets-and-bidets
Francesca Miranda says
I would love to see the Barrett Model 330 sink in the next giveaway
Nicole GW says
I would like a giveaway for one of their tubs!
Tammy Iler says
I would love to see the walk-in tub in a giveaway
terri bollin says
I would love to win a rimless toilet
Lori Q says
the whirlpool tub would be awesome to have!
Kathy says
I like the Avalon Dual Therapy Air Massage Bath,I could real see my self in there already
Meghan Finley says
I’d also love to see BARRETT ALCOVE HEALTHTOUCH AIR MASSAGE BATH – RIGHT HAND DRAIN
Laura says
The BARRETT DUALTHERAPY AIR MASSAGE BATH sounds lovely!
Angela Williams says
I also like the Barrett Whirlpool tub because it seems like it would be very relaxing with sixteen jets.
CHRISTY SWEENEY says
I’d like to see you give away the 3260TFS LH PRO-FIT WHIRLPOOL
Amanda Alvarado says
I like the Avalon DualTherapy Air Massage Bath! Would love a chance to win it!
patricia skinner says
I like the Essence model 259 sink.
Lesley F says
I also like the Barrett HET toilet
Evelyn Frierson says
Great Giveaway
Cheryl Carmona says
Love the Enso Vanity. We have a very small second bath that this would be great in!
Catherine Lewis says
I would like to see a giveaway on one of the spa bathtubs. That would be great!
Carol says
I like the Barrett sink.
Allison Swain says
I’d like to see the 3260TFS LH Pro-Fit Whirlpool tub on here
Thanks for the nice giveaway
carol clark says
BARRETT sink
Kristi C says
I would like to see the Enzo vanity as a giveaway.
Maryann D. says
The BARRETT Sink would be wonderful for a giveaway.
MODEL: 268
Connie Tucker says
The Essence Model: 320 Lavatory. I love the style and the towel bar rocks!
Robin Pearson says
Pro Dit Whirlpool
aaron matteson says
whirlpool tub
Char says
The 3260 Pro-Fit Air Massage Bath would be the best choice, thank you so much for this!
Jennifer Heintz says
A great giveaway would be the PRO-FIT WHIRLPOOL tub. What a gift that would be
Tracey L says
Any of the whirlpool tubs would be great!
Sylvia Svihel says
the 3260 Pro-Fit Air Massage Bath would be awesome!
Darlene Carbajal says
I like the Barrett sink.
Margaret Porter says
The Pro Dit Whirlpool would be awesome!
Margaret Porter says
Pro Fit
Kelly Tupick says
I would love the BARRETT model 330 sink in white.
Samantha Plotkin says
I love their BARRETT sink. Very classic style.
Debbie Yoder says
I would choose the 3636st shower base!
steve weber says
I also like the Barrett Model: 330 pedestal sink
Rachel C says
This sounds silly, but I would love to see a shower pan giveaway. I have to completely redo one of my showers so that would be perfect!
Stephanie Phelps says
I would also love to have the 3260 PRO-FIT WHIRLPOOL
Marcie W. says
I also love the ENSO VANITY!
vickie couturier says
http://www.mansfieldplumbing.com/product-catalog/330/?back=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mansfieldplumbing.com%2Fproduct-category%2Fbathroom-collections%2F%3Fpage_number%3D1%26category%3Dbathroom-collections
Carrie says
One of their amazing bathtubs would be great, maybe the 3260 PRO-FIT WHIRLPOOL, but I would love to know more about their air massage tubs too!
elizabeth miller says
The 3260 Pro-Fit Whirlpool would be great…probably a dream but would be really nice to win in a give away
Dawn Ganey says
I want the BARRETT 3666 BATHTUB.
Angela Hendricks says
I love the Essence Sink! I would love if you had a giveaway for one of those!
laura g says
I also like the Barrett Model: 330 pedestal sink.
Mary Beth Elderton says
I could use a shower base (not sure exactly which one is right.) We are in the process of remodeling an older home. While we have not yet started the bathroom, we will be doing a lot of work in there, including replacing the old tub with a large shower.
Michele Pineda says
I like the aldo II model 251 sink it looks somewhat like the one I have now that has just gotten a crack in it 🙁
Austin Baroudi says
The 3260 Pro-Fit Bathtub would be cool! Thanks so much for the chance!
Jeanna says
I think the 3660 PRO-FIT AIR MASSAGE BATH would make a great giveaway!
Adrienne P says
oval pro fit tub
Dandi D says
The 3260 Pro-Fit Air Massage Bath looks really amazing!
Jaque says
Another product I would really like is the 3660 OVAL PRO-FIT AIR MASSAGE BATH….so nice! 🙂 Thank you.
Patty wright says
Shower base. I didn’t know you could buy just the base
Billie Bernal says
I’d love to see you give away one of their awesome tubs.
dana says
Rimless toilet … oh my god, what a wonderful option
Renee Walters says
I would also like their 3260 PRO-FIT WHIRLPOOL TUB!
Bobby Ding says
This would be great. Fingers crossed