Summer has come to an end and before you know it winter will be here. October is the perfect transition month!

1. Layer everything! As the temperature keeps dropping adding blankets around the house with thicker rugs and rich fall pillows around the house create a warm and cozy feeling for this fall and winter season.
2. Fireplaces are an amazing way to heat the home and visually make people feel more comfortable. Even if you do not own a wood burning fireplace, keeping wood nearby can bring that aspect of the fire to life.
3. Redecorating the house creates an amazing opportunity to check all safety features. Replace batteries in the smoke detectors and check the expiration date on your fire extinguisher.
4. Encouraging kids to keep their workspace clean and to complete work early can be great for them! Consider taking a corner and making it into a work station teaching them responsibility and encouraging a strong work ethic.
5. If your house runs off a window AC unit this is the time to cover them with protective insulation or remove the unit completely. Removing the unit will allow for all windows to be closed and keep the heat indoors.
6. Weather stripping can be beneficial for older window panes. This will help prevent drafts and heat from escaping.
7. Transitioning the house also means transitioning your wardrobe and straightening up the closet.
8. Make sure your fireplace is working at maximum capacity. Schedule maintenance for your furnace and chimney to ensure everything is clean for this season.
9. Inspecting the roof and gutters should become a seasonal maintenance to do list for the family. In most situations it is fine to wait until the leaves have piled up to clean out the gutters but giving a quick visual inspection can make sure you don’t end up in the middle of a storm with your gutters and drains over flowing.
10. Everyone tries to cut down on energy bills and buffing up insulation within the home can help cut the costs. Adding extra insulation into attic spaces or inside walls can make a big difference in heating up the house and staying cool during the hotter days.

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