5 Ways to Prepare Your Home for Autumn

October is upon us, and with the pumpkin pies and falling leaves comes cooler weather and tiny ghosts and goblins. October is also an excellent time to prepare your home for the impending weather changes. Keep reading for some of the areas you should pay attention to.

Gutters
The falling leaves are definitely beautiful and create a lovely autumnal picture, but the picture of clogged gutters isn’t so pretty. Those leaves can block your gutters and divert rainwater into your foundation and exterior, leading to costly problems. Make sure to clean out your gutters and install a mesh guard to prevent the lovely leaves from making an ugly mess.

Roof
When seasons change, it is an excellent idea to make sure your roof is still up to par. A tiny leak can go unnoticed for months, which is why it is vital to inspect and repair, if need be. Winter…