Winterize your home

cold temperatures can cause. When days grow are shorter, turf grass shifts food reserves from leaves to roots. Your grass is preparing for winter, and it needs fertilizer. Fertilizing grass in the fall feeds the roots and paves the way for a healthy green lawn when spring comes.

Check your snow blower

Don’t wait: get your snow blower out of the garage now. Check the oil, tires and shear pins and crank it up now, before the snow flies. That way, you’ll be ready for that first snowy morning.

Maintain your furnace

Before a chill sets in, make sure your furnace or heating system is cleaned and inspected so it’s running efficiently.

Clean your carpets

It’s a great time to clean your carpets since you can leave your windows open to speed up the drying process.

Repair your fireplace

To safely enjoy the warmth of your hearth as temperatures drop, have a chimney sweep or fireplace professional inspect your wood or gas fireplace to ensure your chimneys are clear and fireplace vents are not blocked in addition to addressing other possible risks or damage.

For more helpful tips, read these articles:

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housebeautiful.com/lifestyle/ cleaning-tips/a22652916/fallhome-maintenance-checklist

bhg.com/home-improvement/ advice/maintenance-repair/ fall-home-projects.

Tom Kalinski is the broker/owner of RE/MAX of Boulder, the local residential real estate company he established in 1977. He was inducted into Boulder County’s Business Hall of Fame in 2016 and has a 40-year background in residential and commercial real estate. For questions, e-mail tomkalinski33@gmail.com, call 303.441.5620 or visit boulderco.com.