{"id":28384,"date":"2020-10-23T05:12:19","date_gmt":"2020-10-23T09:12:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/?p=28384"},"modified":"2020-10-28T11:09:39","modified_gmt":"2020-10-28T15:09:39","slug":"best-winter-home-maintenance-tasks-to-tackle-this-fall","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/best-winter-home-maintenance-tasks-to-tackle-this-fall\/","title":{"rendered":"<span>topic analysis:<\/span>  Best Winter Home Maintenance Tasks To Tackle This Fall"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"otherimage main\">first &#8220;photo remodeling&#8221; idea<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/winterready_01.jpg\" alt=\"winter home maintenance tasks\" width=\"1503\" height=\"1002\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-28388\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/winterready_01.jpg 1503w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/winterready_01-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/winterready_01-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/winterready_01-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1503px) 100vw, 1503px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"nextimage pic\"><a href=\"\" onclick=\"scrollToElement('#2nd',500); return false;\"><img src=\"\/images\/icons\/nextimage.png\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p class=\"creditimage\">copyright image by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.twenty20.com\/photos\/0e1cf0a3-6675-4563-87d9-44a68bd3dd9b\/?utm_t20_channel=bl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">twenty20.com<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"infoarticle\">\n<h2>Getting home ready for winter<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Notes:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-top: -30px;\">\n<li>Fall has arrived at our portion of the Earth with flavor, tossing out colorful autumnal confetti as the leaves rapidly change and the air  turns crisp. Fall is here, and that means it&#8217;s time to prepare yourself and your home for what follows. <\/li>\n<li>Getting ready for winter can be a daunting task. Fall in itself is a season full of potential\u2014and tasks homeowners need to deal with. This list aims to make the upkeep process straightforward so that you can enjoy more family time and warmth in the holiday season to come. Here are some of the best home maintenance tasks to tackle this fall. <\/li>\n<li class=\"comments\"><span>QUESTION?<br \/> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bobvila.com\/slideshow\/15-ways-winter-weather-damages-your-home-52625\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">15 Ways Winter Weather Damages Your Home<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"graytext margin share mobiledisplay\">Quik scroll to next topic about winter home maintenance tasks:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<em>seal window and doors<\/em><\/p>\n<div class=\"blog_scroll content\"><a href=\"\" onclick=\"scrollToElement('#2nd',500); return false;\"><img src=\"\/images\/icons\/special-deal.png\" alt=\"scroll page\" class=\"item-scroll\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- shop script --><\/p>\n<table id=\"tb2SPEC2\" class=\"dataGrid blog double topbloc little4\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite compare\"><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"\" onclick=\"scrollToElement('#shopservice',500); return false;\">SHOP: green energy (see below)<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"height: 10px\"><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite compare\"><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=home+winterizing&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">AMAZON: home winterizing (new win)<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"height: 10px\"><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite pin\"><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/search\/pins\/?q=winterize home ideas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">PINTEREST: winterize home ideas (new win)<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"height: 10px\"><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite topic\"><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.energy.gov\/energysaver\/fall-and-winter-energy-saving-tips\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">INFO: fall\/winter saving tips (new win)<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"height: 10px\"><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite film\"><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/3FG0K9LpkXU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">YOUTUBE: get house winter ready! (new win)<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<div class=\"tagcontent\">\n<ul class=\"otherpictags\">\n<li class=\"none\">\n<p class=\"tagbreak productbot notebox\"><span class=\"imgbrackleftnote\"><\/span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;other photo remodeling ideas of interest &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(same win)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"imgbrackrightnote\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"tagcloud content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/keeping-touch-weather-station-decor\/\">keeping in touch with weather<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/planning-a-winter-garden-that-looks-colorful\/\">planning winter garden<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/ways-to-make-roof-more-durable-in-severe-weather\/\">make roof durable<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"takeout ideas\">May We Suggest Some Key Postings About<br \/>\n&#8220;Winter Preparation&#8221;<\/p>\n<table class=\"dataGrid weeklytip\">\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite\"><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/2018\/10\/13\/get-heating-system-winter-ready\/\" target=\"_parent\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Old Home Renovations: How to Get Your Heating System Ready for This Winter <span>(same win)<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novblue\"><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/2020\/09\/22\/tips-to-prepare-patio-for-winter\/\" target=\"_parent\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tips to Prepare Your Patio for Winter <span>(same win)<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite\"><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/2020\/10\/13\/why-waterproof-your-basement-before-winter\/\" target=\"_parent\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Why Waterproof Your Basement Before Winter Sets In <span>(same win)<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<p><!----------- second section --------------------------------------------------><\/p>\n<p class=\"otherimage\" id=\"2nd\">second &#8220;photo remodeling&#8221; idea<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/winterready_02.jpg\" alt=\"winter home maintenance tasks\" width=\"1503\" height=\"1002\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-28389\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/winterready_02.jpg 1503w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/winterready_02-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/winterready_02-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/winterready_02-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1503px) 100vw, 1503px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"nextimage pic\"><a href=\"\" onclick=\"scrollToElement('#3rd',500); return false;\"><img src=\"\/images\/icons\/nextimage.png\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p class=\"creditimage\">copyright image by <a href=\"https:\/\/pixabay.com\/photos\/window-winter-frost-241068\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/123rf.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"infoarticle\">\n<h2>Seal windows and doors<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Notes:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-top: -30px;\">\n<li>Cold air flows pretty easily through and around your windows and your doors. Noticeable gaps will need sealing in order to be as energy-efficient as possible. Whether you prefer to use caulk, weather stripping, or other materials to seal the cracks, use it well.<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\">You should caulk every few years or so to ensure a good seal. If you&#8217;re interested in energy-saving curtains or simply putting up blankets to seal out the cold drafts, now would be the right time to get those ready. <\/li>\n<li>In summary:\n<ul class=\"post4 dash\">\n<li>check window seals &#8211; make sure the caulking is in place to keep the cold air out. If not, then replace the caulking.<\/li>\n<li>check the rubber seals around the front entry door &#8211; make sure they are intact &#8211; replace them where needed<\/li>\n<li>look into weather stripping that can be inserted around doors and windows <\/li>\n<li>install a storm door &#8211; adds an additional layer of protection<\/li>\n<li>look into automated blinds or curtains that can open automatically during the day for sunlight and warmth and close during the night for added insulation from the cold<\/li>\n<li>the best protection for the winter (and summer months) is to replace your current setup with new energy-saving doors and windows. These new building materials and technology gives you the best insulation and energy savings. But that is a huge investment that may come later.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"comments\"><span>QUESTION?<br \/> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.4feldco.com\/articles\/windows-and-doors-for-the-winter\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">A Window and Door Guide: Preparing for Winter and What You Should Check<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"none\">\n<p class=\"tagbreak productbot notebox\"><span class=\"imgbrackleftnote\"><\/span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;some weather insulation to consider&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"imgbrackrightnote\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"tagcloud content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=window+caulk&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">window caulk<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=weatherproofing+window+insulation+kits&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">window insulation kit<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=weather+stripping&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">weather stripping<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=automated+window+blinds&#038;i=garden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">automated window blinds<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"graytext margin share mobiledisplay\">Quik scroll to next topic about winter home maintenance tasks:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<em>trim down landscaping<\/em><\/p>\n<div class=\"blog_scroll content\"><a href=\"\" onclick=\"scrollToElement('#3rd',500); return false;\"><img src=\"\/images\/icons\/special-deal.png\" alt=\"scroll page\" class=\"item-scroll\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- shop script --><\/p>\n<table id=\"tb2SPEC2\" class=\"dataGrid blog double topbloc more5\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite topic\"><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.searshomeservices.com\/blog\/inexpensive-tips-to-winterize-your-homes-doors\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">TIPS: door winter prep (new win)<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"height: 10px\"><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite film\"><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/dD8ahaObf4E\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">YOUTUBE: how seal windows doors (new win)<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<div class=\"amazonshop\" id=\"shopservice\"><\/div>\n<p><!-- BEGIN .shopaccordion --><\/p>\n<div class=\"accordion shopmore\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"rowaccord active\"><a class=\"title head\" href=\"#\"><span>Amazon Green Home:<\/span> Solar Power<\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"display: block;\">\n<div class=\"paragraph-row\">\n<div class=\"column3\">\n<table class=\"dataGrid shoptable\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=solar+panels&#038;rh=n%3A2236628011&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">solar panels<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=folding+solar+panel&#038;rh=n%3A2236628011&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">folding panels<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=solar+farm&#038;rh=n%3A2236628011&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">solar farm<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column3\">\n<table class=\"dataGrid shoptable\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=solar+start+kit&#038;rh=n%3A2236628011&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">solar start kit<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=solar+roof+vents&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">solar roof vents<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=solar+water+heater&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">solar water heater<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column3\">\n<table class=\"dataGrid shoptable\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=solar+pool+heater&#038;rh=n%3A2236628011&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">solar pool heater<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=solar+power+bank&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">solar power bank<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=solar+lights&#038;i=lawngarden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">solar garden lights<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column3\">\n<p class=\"shopmore\"><img src=\"\/images\/icons\/image-shop.png\" \/>links open new win<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column10\">\n<p class=\"bestseller\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/shopamazon\/shop-utility-savings.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">view bestsellers in utility savings<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- NEXT .accordion --><\/p>\n<div class=\"rowaccord\"><a class=\"title\" href=\"#\"><\/p>\n<h6>Wind Power &#038; Chargers<\/h6>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"paragraph-row\">\n<div class=\"column3\">\n<table class=\"dataGrid shoptable\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=wind+turbine&#038;rh=n%3A3236381&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">wind turbines<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=wind+power+kit&#038;rh=n%3A3236381&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">wind power kit<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=wind+solar+kit&#038;rh=n%3A3236381&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">wind\/solar kit<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column3\">\n<table class=\"dataGrid shoptable\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=wsolar+power+converter&#038;rh=n%3A2236628011&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">solar power converter<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=wind+power+converter&#038;rh=n%3A3236381&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">wind power converter<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=energy+controllers&#038;rh=n%3A2236627011&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">energy controllers<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column3\">\n<table class=\"dataGrid shoptable\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=EV+charging+station&#038;i=automotive&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">EV charging station<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=solar+charger&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">solar chargers<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=solar+battery+charger&#038;rh=n%3A13638740011&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">solar battery chargers<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column3\">\n<p class=\"shopmore\"><img src=\"\/images\/icons\/image-shop.png\" \/>links open new win<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- NEXT .accordion --><\/p>\n<div class=\"rowaccord\"><a class=\"title\" href=\"#\"><\/p>\n<h6>Generators &#038; Solar Packs<\/h6>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"paragraph-row\">\n<div class=\"column3\">\n<table class=\"dataGrid shoptable\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=power+generator&#038;i=lawngarden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">power generator<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=portable+generator&#038;i=lawngarden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">portable generator<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=standby+generator&#038;i=lawngarden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">standby generator<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column3\">\n<table class=\"dataGrid shoptable\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=gas+powered+generators&#038;i=lawngarden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">gas powered generator<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=propone+powered+generators&#038;i=lawngarden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">propane powered<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=solar+generator&#038;i=lawngarden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">solar generator<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column3\">\n<table class=\"dataGrid shoptable\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=solar+battery+charger&#038;i=automotive&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">solar battery charger<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=solared+phone+charger&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">solar phone charger<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=solar+pack&#038;i=electronics&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">solar packs<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column3\">\n<p class=\"shopmore\"><img src=\"\/images\/icons\/image-shop.png\" \/>links open new win<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- NEXT .accordion --><\/p>\n<div class=\"rowaccord\"><a class=\"title\" href=\"#\"><\/p>\n<h6>Water Conservation &#038; Compost<\/h6>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"paragraph-row\">\n<div class=\"column3\">\n<table class=\"dataGrid shoptable\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=rain barrel&#038;i=lawngarden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">rain barrels<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=rain barrel stand&#038;i=lawngarden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">rain barrel stands<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=water+saving+showerhead&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">water saving showhead<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column3\">\n<table class=\"dataGrid shoptable\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=water+monitoring+system&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">water monitoring system<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=compost+bin&#038;i=lawngarden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">compost bins<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=compost+starter&#038;i=lawngarden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">compost starter<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column3\">\n<table class=\"dataGrid shoptable\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=compost+tumbler&#038;i=lawngarden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">compost tumbler<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=compost+worms&#038;i=lawngarden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">compost worms<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=compost+toilet&#038;i=automotive&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">compost toilet<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column3\">\n<p class=\"shopmore\"><img src=\"\/images\/icons\/image-shop.png\" \/>links open new win<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/div>\n<p><!-- BEGIN .search --><\/p>\n<div class=\"amazonsearch\">\n<p>or simply search by entering green home item or other remodeling need<\/p>\n<div class=\"main-content\">\n<div class=\"search-block\">\n<form class=\"search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/search?\" method=\"GET\" target=\"_blank\"><input class=\"search-value\" name=\"keywords\" type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Enter Search Term\" \/><input name=\"i\" type=\"hidden\" value=\"lawngarden\" \/><input id=\"btn-search-button\" class=\"search-button\" title=\"search\" type=\"submit\" value=\"\" \/><select class=\"optionmobile searchfield\" style=\"display: none;\" name=\"tag\"><option value=\"lifeplanning-20\"><\/option><\/select><\/form>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"clear-float\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- end searh --><!-- end editorial --><\/p>\n<p><!----------- third section --------------------------------------------------><\/p>\n<p class=\"otherimage\" id=\"3rd\">third &#8220;photo remodeling&#8221; idea<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/winterready_03.jpg\" alt=\"winter home maintenance tasks\" width=\"1503\" height=\"1002\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-28390\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/winterready_03.jpg 1503w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/winterready_03-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/winterready_03-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/winterready_03-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1503px) 100vw, 1503px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"nextimage pic\"><a href=\"\" onclick=\"scrollToElement('#4th',500); return false;\"><img src=\"\/images\/icons\/nextimage.png\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p class=\"creditimage\">copyright image by <a href=\"https:\/\/pixabay.com\/photos\/house-snowfall-winter-front-door-54585\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/123rf.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"infoarticle\">\n<h2>Trim down landscaping<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Notes:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-top: -30px;\">\n<li>Dealing with curb appeal is one of the best home maintenance tasks to tackle this fall. Prune plants and shrubs so that they remain away from driveways and sidewalks this winter.<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\">The summer growth cycle has ceased, and the coming cold, snow, and ice will weigh down your greenery. Keep your landscaping healthy for when nature is born again in the spring.<\/li>\n<li>To keep your home safe, trim tree branches. Look for weak branches that could possibly break off or fall on anything valuable. <\/li>\n<li class=\"none\">In summary:\n<ul class=\"post4 dash\">\n<li>trim shrubs and other perennials &#8211; especially those tall plantings that can be damaged from heavy snow<\/li>\n<li>trim out dead branches and other irregular growth to free up the tree during heavy snow<\/li>\n<li>fertilize your lawn with a fall fertilizer to give your lawn the nutrients it needs for the winter<\/li>\n<li>drain all hoses and irrigation systems to keep them from freezing<\/li>\n<li>provide protective covers for those special plants that need help to survive the winter<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"comments\"><span>QUESTION?<br \/> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lowes.com\/n\/how-to\/prepare-your-lawn-and-garden-for-winter\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Prepare Your Lawn and Garden for Winter<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"none\">\n<p class=\"tagbreak productbot notebox\"><span class=\"imgbrackleftnote\"><\/span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;some landscape winter prep to consider&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"imgbrackrightnote\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"tagcloud content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=shrub+pruner&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">shrub pruner<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=tree+pruner&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">tree pruner<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=winter+plant+covers&#038;i=lawngarden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">winter plant covers<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=fall+fertilizer+for+lawn&#038;i=lawngarden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">fall lawn fertilizer<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"graytext margin share mobiledisplay\">Quik scroll to next topic about winter home maintenance tasks:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<em>check roof &#038; gutters<\/em><\/p>\n<div class=\"blog_scroll content\"><a href=\"\" onclick=\"scrollToElement('#4th',500); return false;\"><img src=\"\/images\/icons\/special-deal.png\" alt=\"scroll page\" class=\"item-scroll\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- shop script --><\/p>\n<table id=\"tb2SPEC2\" class=\"dataGrid blog double topbloc more45\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite topic\"><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.almanac.com\/content\/winter-pruning-guide-trees-and-shrubs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">INFO: winter pruning guide (new win)<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"height: 10px\"><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite film\"><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/sJHPD-wlPVM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">YOUTUBE: winterize your lawn (new win)<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><!----------- Sub Section Gallery --------------------------------------------------><\/p>\n<div class=\"gallerysection\">\n<div class=\"paragraph-row\" style=\"margin-top: 60px !important\">\n<div class=\"column7\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0px\">\n<div class=\"panel\">\n<div class=\"short-tabs currate\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#\">Gallery1<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#\">Gallery2<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#\">Gallery3<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"active\">\n<!------------------ Gallery starts here ----------------------------------------><br \/>\n<div class=\"gallery-preview\"><div class=\"preview-thumbs\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/gallery\/lighting-up-your-yard-n-garden\" class=\" featured-photo\" data-id=\"gallery-27380\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/gardenlighting_01-198x139_c.jpg\" alt=\"Lighting Up Your Yard n' Garden\" title=\"Lighting Up Your Yard n' Garden\" data-id=\"1\" class=\" featured-photo\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/gallery\/lighting-up-your-yard-n-garden\" class=\"\" data-id=\"gallery-27380\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/gardenlighting_02-70x69_c.jpg\" alt=\"Lighting Up Your Yard n' Garden\" title=\"Lighting Up Your Yard n' Garden\" data-id=\"2\" class=\"\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/gallery\/lighting-up-your-yard-n-garden\" class=\"\" data-id=\"gallery-27380\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/gardenlighting_03-70x69_c.jpg\" alt=\"Lighting Up Your Yard n' Garden\" title=\"Lighting Up Your Yard n' Garden\" data-id=\"3\" class=\"\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/gallery\/lighting-up-your-yard-n-garden\" class=\"\" data-id=\"gallery-27380\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/gardenlighting_04-70x69_c.jpg\" alt=\"Lighting Up Your Yard n' Garden\" title=\"Lighting Up Your Yard n' Garden\" data-id=\"4\" class=\"\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/gallery\/lighting-up-your-yard-n-garden\" class=\"\" data-id=\"gallery-27380\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/gardenlighting_05-70x69_c.jpg\" alt=\"Lighting Up Your Yard n' Garden\" title=\"Lighting Up Your Yard n' Garden\" data-id=\"5\" class=\"\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/gallery\/lighting-up-your-yard-n-garden\" class=\"\" data-id=\"gallery-27380\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/gardenlighting_06-70x69_c.jpg\" alt=\"Lighting Up Your Yard n' Garden\" title=\"Lighting Up Your Yard n' Garden\" data-id=\"6\" class=\"\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/gallery\/lighting-up-your-yard-n-garden\" class=\"\" data-id=\"gallery-27380\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/gardenlighting_07-70x69_c.jpg\" alt=\"Lighting Up Your Yard n' Garden\" title=\"Lighting Up Your Yard n' Garden\" data-id=\"7\" class=\"\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div><div class=\"preview-desc\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><a href=\"\" class=\"\" data-id=\"gallery-27380\">Lighting Up Your Yard n' Garden<\/a><\/h3><p>\r\n\r\nLooking to illuminate your garden landscape? Find a collection of ideas that will light up...<\/p><\/div><div class=\"preview-options\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/gallery\/lighting-up-your-yard-n-garden\" class=\"\" data-id=\"gallery-27380\"><i class=\"fa fa-angle-double-left\"><\/i> View gallery<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/gallery\/lighting-up-your-yard-n-garden\" class=\"right\"><i class=\"fa fa-camera\"><\/i>11 Photos<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<!------------------ Gallery starts here ----------------------------------------><br \/>\n<div class=\"gallery-preview\"><div class=\"preview-thumbs\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/gallery\/what-makes-halloween-so-spooky\" class=\" featured-photo\" data-id=\"gallery-28410\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/scaryhalloween_01-198x139_c.jpg\" alt=\"What Makes Halloween So Spooky?\" title=\"What Makes Halloween So Spooky?\" data-id=\"1\" class=\" featured-photo\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/gallery\/what-makes-halloween-so-spooky\" class=\"\" data-id=\"gallery-28410\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/scaryhalloween_02-70x69_c.jpg\" alt=\"What Makes Halloween So Spooky?\" title=\"What Makes Halloween So Spooky?\" data-id=\"2\" class=\"\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/gallery\/what-makes-halloween-so-spooky\" class=\"\" data-id=\"gallery-28410\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/scaryhalloween_03-70x69_c.jpg\" alt=\"What Makes Halloween So Spooky?\" title=\"What Makes Halloween So Spooky?\" data-id=\"3\" class=\"\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/gallery\/what-makes-halloween-so-spooky\" class=\"\" data-id=\"gallery-28410\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/scaryhalloween_04-70x69_c.jpg\" alt=\"What Makes Halloween So Spooky?\" title=\"What Makes Halloween So Spooky?\" data-id=\"4\" class=\"\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/gallery\/what-makes-halloween-so-spooky\" class=\"\" data-id=\"gallery-28410\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/scaryhalloween_05-70x69_c.jpg\" alt=\"What Makes Halloween So Spooky?\" title=\"What Makes Halloween So Spooky?\" data-id=\"5\" class=\"\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/gallery\/what-makes-halloween-so-spooky\" class=\"\" data-id=\"gallery-28410\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/scaryhalloween_06-70x69_c.jpg\" alt=\"What Makes Halloween So Spooky?\" title=\"What Makes Halloween So Spooky?\" data-id=\"6\" class=\"\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/gallery\/what-makes-halloween-so-spooky\" class=\"\" data-id=\"gallery-28410\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/scaryhalloween_07-70x69_c.jpg\" alt=\"What Makes Halloween So Spooky?\" title=\"What Makes Halloween So Spooky?\" data-id=\"7\" class=\"\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div><div class=\"preview-desc\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><a href=\"\" class=\"\" data-id=\"gallery-28410\">What Makes Halloween So Spooky?<\/a><\/h3><p>Halloween if for trick or treaters. But it is also for the ghouls who jump out to scare you. The season brings out all kinds.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"preview-options\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/gallery\/what-makes-halloween-so-spooky\" class=\"\" data-id=\"gallery-28410\"><i class=\"fa fa-angle-double-left\"><\/i> View gallery<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/gallery\/what-makes-halloween-so-spooky\" class=\"right\"><i class=\"fa fa-camera\"><\/i>12 Photos<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<!------------------ Gallery starts here ----------------------------------------><br \/>\n<div class=\"gallery-preview\"><div class=\"preview-thumbs\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/gallery\/mudroom-storage-gallery\" class=\" featured-photo\" data-id=\"gallery-22629\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/dirtystuff_02-198x139_c.jpg\" alt=\"Storing Those Dirty Items Before They Enter\" title=\"Storing Those Dirty Items Before They Enter\" data-id=\"1\" class=\" featured-photo\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/gallery\/mudroom-storage-gallery\" class=\"\" data-id=\"gallery-22629\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/dirtystuff_03-70x69_c.jpg\" alt=\"Storing Those Dirty Items Before They Enter\" title=\"Storing Those Dirty Items Before They Enter\" data-id=\"2\" class=\"\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/gallery\/mudroom-storage-gallery\" class=\"\" data-id=\"gallery-22629\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/dirtystuff_04-70x69_c.jpg\" alt=\"Storing Those Dirty Items Before They Enter\" title=\"Storing Those Dirty Items Before They Enter\" data-id=\"3\" class=\"\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/gallery\/mudroom-storage-gallery\" class=\"\" data-id=\"gallery-22629\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/dirtystuff_05-70x69_c.jpg\" alt=\"Storing Those Dirty Items Before They Enter\" title=\"Storing Those Dirty Items Before They Enter\" data-id=\"4\" class=\"\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/gallery\/mudroom-storage-gallery\" class=\"\" data-id=\"gallery-22629\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/dirtystuff_06-70x69_c.jpg\" alt=\"Storing Those Dirty Items Before They Enter\" title=\"Storing Those Dirty Items Before They Enter\" data-id=\"5\" class=\"\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/gallery\/mudroom-storage-gallery\" class=\"\" data-id=\"gallery-22629\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/dirtystuff_07-70x69_c.jpg\" alt=\"Storing Those Dirty Items Before They Enter\" title=\"Storing Those Dirty Items Before They Enter\" data-id=\"6\" class=\"\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/gallery\/mudroom-storage-gallery\" class=\"\" data-id=\"gallery-22629\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/dirtystuff_08-70x69_c.jpg\" alt=\"Storing Those Dirty Items Before They Enter\" title=\"Storing Those Dirty Items Before They Enter\" data-id=\"7\" class=\"\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div><div class=\"preview-desc\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><a href=\"\" class=\"\" data-id=\"gallery-22629\">Storing Those Dirty Items Before They Enter<\/a><\/h3><p>Here they come again \u2013 your kids after a hard play outside or school practice. Their clothes are muddy, dirty and their shoes are even worse. <\/p><\/div><div class=\"preview-options\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/gallery\/mudroom-storage-gallery\" class=\"\" data-id=\"gallery-22629\"><i class=\"fa fa-angle-double-left\"><\/i> View gallery<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/gallery\/mudroom-storage-gallery\" class=\"right\"><i class=\"fa fa-camera\"><\/i>8 Photos<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 50px !important\"><\/div>\n<p><!----------- fourth section --------------------------------------------------><\/p>\n<p class=\"otherimage\" id=\"4th\">fourth &#8220;photo remodeling&#8221; idea<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/winterready_04.jpg\" alt=\"winter home maintenance tasks\" width=\"1503\" height=\"1002\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-28391\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/winterready_04.jpg 1503w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/winterready_04-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/winterready_04-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/winterready_04-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1503px) 100vw, 1503px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"nextimage pic\"><a href=\"\" onclick=\"scrollToElement('#5th',500); return false;\"><img src=\"\/images\/icons\/nextimage.png\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p class=\"creditimage\">copyright image by <a href=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/mountain-cottage-chimney-in-winter-PM498V8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">envato.com<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"infoarticle\">\n<h2>Check roof and gutters<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Notes:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-top: -30px;\">\n<li>A leaky roof or plugged-up gutters during winter would be brutal. If you have the ability to get up on your roof and gain a closer perspective, inspect both of these home features. See if you need to clean out the gutters, and check the present quality of your roof. <\/li>\n<li class=\"none\">Repairs could become expensive if you don&#8217;t maintain or repair them now.<\/li>\n<li>In summary:\n<ul class=\"post4 dash\">\n<li>inspect the roof for loose or worn shingles &#8211; you may need to have them repaired or replaced before winter<\/li>\n<li>check the membrane around all roof vents to make sure that it is secured and sealed<\/li>\n<li>go into the attic and inspect for any leakage or air drafts<\/li>\n<li>remove any tree branches that are near your roof<\/li>\n<li>clean the gutters thoroughly &#8211; this is after the leaves have dropped from the trees<\/li>\n<li>walk around your foundation to check for any cracks or water damage<\/li>\n<li>if your roof is too high or dangerous, get a roofing company to come out and do an inspection<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"comments\"><span>QUESTION?<br \/> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.firstindependentinsurance.com\/blog\/check-your-roof-before-winter-tips-for-reducing-winter-roof-damage.aspx\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Check Your Roof Before Winter: Tips for Reducing Winter Roof Damage<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"none\">\n<p class=\"tagbreak productbot notebox\"><span class=\"imgbrackleftnote\"><\/span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;some roof and gutter tools to consider&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"imgbrackrightnote\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"tagcloud content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=roof+inspection+tools&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">roof inspection tools<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=heat+loss+detector&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">heat loss detector<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=gutter+cleaning+tools+from+the+ground&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">gutter cleaning tools<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"graytext margin share mobiledisplay\">Quik scroll to next topic about winter home maintenance tasks:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<em>inspect heating systems<\/em><\/p>\n<div class=\"blog_scroll content\"><a href=\"\" onclick=\"scrollToElement('#5th',500); 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You don&#8217;t want to be without heat  when the time comes. Having a checkup on your heating unit will ensure you&#8217;ll  be ready for cold weather and that it functions efficiently. Change or clean  the furnace filter while you&#8217;re at it.<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\">Also check on your fireplace and chimney  for obstructions and safety. It may be a great time to invest in some <a href=\"https:\/\/havenspapoolhearth.com\/fireplaces-vs-pacific-energy-fireplace-inserts-vancouver-wa\/\" rel=\"follow\">fireplace  inserts<\/a> to keep you warm. Evaluate options that can help you save  money on those monthly heating bills including floor heating.<\/li>\n<li>In summary:\n<ul class=\"post4 dash\">\n<li>have your furnace inspected before the colder months set in<\/li>\n<li>make sure the filters are being replaced regularly<\/li>\n<li>if you have chimney, you might have it cleaned to remove nesting and other debris that could become a fire hazard<\/li>\n<li>insulate water heating pipes and other plumbing pipes that are near outside walls<\/li>\n<li>check all heating vents to make sure they are clean and dirt free<\/li>\n<li>invest in a smart thermostat to regulate heating times and zones<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"comments\">\n<h6>FINAL REMARKS<\/h6>\n<p> Snow may be beautiful, but the incoming cold weather has the possibility to wreak utter havoc on your beloved home. These maintenance tasks will prepare you for the most pleasant and safe winter you can hope for.<\/li>\n<li class=\"comments\">Gather supplies, reach out for professional advice, and research any changes you need to make to your home as soon as possible.<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\">\n<p class=\"tagbreak productbot notebox\"><span class=\"imgbrackleftnote\"><\/span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;some HVAC winter prep to consider&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"imgbrackrightnote\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"tagcloud content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=smart+thermostats+for+home&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">smart thermostat<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=hvac+insulation&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">HVAC insulation<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=pipe+insulation&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">pipe insulation<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=underfloor+heating&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">underfloor heating<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"none commenttag\">What <a href=\"\" onclick=\"scrollToElement('#botcomment',500); return false;\">comments<\/a> can you share about<br \/>your getting your home ready for winter<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- shop script --><\/p>\n<table id=\"tb2SPEC2\" class=\"dataGrid blog double topbloc more452\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite topic\"><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.popularmechanics.com\/home\/interior-projects\/a28564439\/how-to-winterize-your-hvac-system\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">INFO: check HVAC before winter (new win)<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"height: 10px\"><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite film\"><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/8QU2xeMj0p0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">YOUTUBE: get furnace winter ready (new win)<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p class=\"imagecredit\">Cover image credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/pixabay.com\/illustrations\/christmas-winter-house-snow-1783955\/\">winter home maintenance tasks by Pixabay<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"graytext margin share mobiledisplay\">end of post &#8230; please share it!<\/p>\n<table class=\"sharequote white image\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"twittericon\"><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?button_hashtag=Recommending this post&#038;ref_src=https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/best-winter-home-maintenance-tasks-to-tackle-this-fall\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" id=\"twitter-logo\">twitter<\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer\/sharer.php?u=https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/best-winter-home-maintenance-tasks-to-tackle-this-fall\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" id=\"facebook-logo\">facebook<\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/shareArticle?mini=true&#038;url=https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/best-winter-home-maintenance-tasks-to-tackle-this-fall\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" id=\"linkin-logo\">linkedin<\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/link\/?url=https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/best-winter-home-maintenance-tasks-to-tackle-this-fall\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" id=\"pinterest-logo\">pinterest<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<div class=\"lighttip\">\n<table>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"imgtip\"><a href=\"\" onclick=\"scrollToElement('#shopservice',500); return false;\"><img src=\"\/images\/icons\/lighttip.png\" alt=\"reminder\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<td class=\"texttip\"><a href=\"\" onclick=\"scrollToElement('#shopservice',500); return false;\">don&#8217;t forget to look into green energy above for additional utility savings<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"imagebreak\" id=\"6th\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n<!-- iframe plugin v.6.0 wordpress.org\/plugins\/iframe\/ -->\n<iframe src=\"\/home-improvement-magazine\/content-frames\/post-gallery-content-utility.html\" class=\"contentframe\" width=\"100%\" height=\"500\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe>\n\n<style>\n.entry-title span.imgsub  {\n\tdisplay: none !important;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div class=\"bott\">\r\n  <p>Nice pic idea? 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