Mid-autumn Home Maintenance for October
Mid Fall Checklist
September < October > November
October is often the month of Indian summer days and crisp fall evenings. Days get shorter and the garden produces its last burst of color before the first frosts. It´s a big gardening month for most of the country before hunkering down for the winter.
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Outdoors
- Keep leaves raked to prevent smothering new grass.
- Plant early spring bulbs and fertilize established bulb beds, including garlic.
- Plant herb baskets and bulbs for forcing if you want to give them as gifts.
- Clean yard. Clear debris from perimeter of house and outbuildings. Trim any trees or shrubs that touch the house.
- At the end of the month, check system and fix leaks, then drain and turn off lawn sprinkler system.
- Store hoses.
- Take window screens out. Wash and store. Repair or replace now. Label so you can put them up quickly next spring.
- Wash windows before installing storm windows.
- Cover woodpile. Split some kindling and store for ready supply.
- Harvest seeds for next year´s garden. For free information on how to save seeds, see the International Seed Saving Institute.
- Move tender perennials into the house, garage, or greenhouse.
Indoors
- Turn mattresses.
- Store summer bedding and towels. Before storing, check condition. Make rags out of damaged sheets and towels.
- Store summer clothing. Check condition to cull worn items for donation or tossing. Unless you have enough kids to warrant hand-me-downs, send kids´ clothes to donation center, church, or a homeless shelter. Clean before storing.
- Get out winter clothing and bedding. Swap cotton summer sheets for flannel sheets and duvet covers.
- Do a big cleaning now while the weather is still relatively warm. You´ll be able to clear out the dust and dirt that got tracked in during the summer.
- Have carpets cleaned.
- Schedule appointment to have air conditioner serviced.
- Replace weatherstripping and caulk around doors and windows.
- Switch to Daylight Savings Time. Check smoke detector. Replace batteries if needed.
- Replace all your spices and herbs. Buy baking supplies: flour, sugar, and fresh baking soda if you´re a seasonal baker.
- Plan holiday meals. Order meats and specialty items. If you´re hosting, make a plan. Check linens, glassware, and dishes. Purchase or rent if you´re short. Get what you need well in advance.
- Lay a fire for the first nippy evening.
September < October > November
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