Tips on How to Prepare Your Home for Autumn

Autumn has arrived, and if you haven’t started preparing for it yet, just know that it’s not yet too late to add a few layers to your home.

Below is an autumn home checklist we created to help you “autumnise” your property:

Keep the Heat In

First, let’s state the obvious. Since autumn is the time when temperatures start to fall, we want to keep in all the heat that we can. Just like layering yourself with jackets or sweaters, holes in every part of your house should also be covered. This means investing in a good sealer and using it in areas where heat could escape. These include the doors, windows, and even any cracks that arise.

Ensure Your Roof is in Good Condition

This job can be dangerous so if it’s something you have never done, then it’s probably best to get an expert to help you with this. (Take note that this isn’t something you should be doing only in the autumn season. It’s important that you do it at least once a year before the weather gets drizzly.)

Now if you find any broken tiles, get them fixed by a professional as soon as possible because leaving them can lead to a more extensive damage to your property, especially if water gets in. Make sure to also check the seals around vents and chimneys and see to it that they are not worn out; otherwise, seal them up.

Manage the Moisture

One issue that is usually experienced during this season is the build-up of moisture. As rains fall and the temperature drops, it becomes more difficult to keep spaces dry, which can create fertile conditions for mould and other bacteria. A good way of resolving this is with a dehumidifier.

Additionally,  cleaning and emptying your water intake, as well as checking the cleanliness of your air filters, are worth doing to achieve a once-over for your property.

Clean the Kitchen

We all know that with the colder months, we often find ourselves craving for warm and flavourful meals. So, if you’re planning to do some roasting or slow cooking, you will need a clean oven, and this is something that many people can neglect over summer.

Devoting a few hours to properly clean out your oven will help it function better, resulting in better meals for you and anyone residing on your property.

Create Compost

We all know how much leaves fall from the trees in autumn, and instead of letting them mess across your backyard or get in the way of your curb, why not rake them all up and prepare them for compost? This way, you’re not only keeping your area clean, but you’re also giving your yard a wonderful source of nutrients.

Cosy Up Your Living Room

Since the weather is cooler outside, spending time with your family at home is a better option. And to enjoy the most out of it, adding some warm throws will even spice up the mood while you’re watching a movie or reading a book.

Having a set of autumn cushion covers in warmer colours like taupes, reds and oranges, or heavier wintery material can really make your room feel cosy and inviting.

Pick Up Seasonal Flowering Plants

Even with leaves changing their colour and falling off the trees, it doesn’t mean your garden needs to be unmaintained. Picking up some seasonal flowering plants and adding them to your front entrance area is going to add a bit of brightness when you arrive home and will make you feel good even if the weather is changing.

Warm Up the Beds

Nothing is worse than freezing when you’re in bed and being too tired to get out of it to find another blanket.  So as soon as you read this, pull out those heavier blankets, quilts and doonas from the cupboards and get them ready for these colder nights.

However, if you didn’t have them cleaned at the end of winter, make sure you either wash them yourself or take them to the laundry to avoid the unpleasant smell.  You can also add a warm toned throw to the end of the bed and perhaps some more throw cushions which will also make your bedrooms feel cosy and inviting.