Your Fall Homeowner’s Guide: Tips, Tricks, and a Cozy Autumn Bucket List
Welcome to October’s Tips and Tricks Series! Each month, we provide you with expert advice and seasonal insights to help you maintain, elevate, and fully enjoy your home and its surrounding area.
This October, we’re sharing everything you need to know to get your home ready for the fall and winter seasons, along with some fun ideas to embrace all things autumn.
Preparing Your Home for Fall & Winter
With cooler temperatures approaching, now’s the time to tackle some key home maintenance tasks. We asked our Lead Warranty Technician, Matt, for expert advice on how to get your home ready:
Exterior Maintenance:
- Inspect your roof and gutters: Clear leaves and debris to prevent water buildup and damage. Consider adding gutter guards to make this easier.
- Check for drafts: Seal gaps in windows and doors to keep the cold out and improve energy efficiency.
- Winterize outdoor faucets: Disconnect hoses and drain outdoor faucets to prevent freezing and cracking during the winter.
Interior Maintenance:
- Service your heating system: Schedule a professional inspection of your furnace or heat pump to ensure it’s running efficiently.
- Reverse ceiling fans: Set fans to rotate clockwise to push warm air down, helping your home stay cozy.
- Test smoke and carbon monoxide detectors: Replace batteries and test alarms to ensure your family’s safety as you start using fireplaces or space heaters.
Click here, to explore our full blog on ActivaLearn for more essential tips on preparing your home for fall, including a comprehensive guide on both exterior and interior maintenance!
Plus, you can watch our video series on YouTube!
Fall Home Décor – Cozy Up Your Space
As the leaves turn to vibrant shades of orange and red, it’s the perfect time to bring that warmth inside. Here are some easy updates to create a cozy autumn atmosphere in your home:
Warm Textiles: Swap out summer throws and pillows for plush blankets in fall colours like burnt orange, deep reds, and mustard yellow.
Autumn Scents: Light candles or use diffusers with fall scents like cinnamon, vanilla, or pumpkin spice to instantly make your space feel cozy.
Natural Décor: Add seasonal touches like mini pumpkins, decorative gourds, or autumn leaves to your dining table or mantel for a simple yet festive look.
Click here, to discover more stylish fall décor ideas in our Social Series on ActivaLearn, and transform your home into a cozy autumn retreat!
Your Fall Bucket List
Make the most of the season with these exciting activities and fun traditions to embrace fall to the fullest:
- Explore a Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze
- Decorate Your Porch for Fall
- Celebrate Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest
- Get Spooked at Bingemans Screampark
- Go Apple Picking
- Take a Scenic Hike
- Carve Pumpkins
- Cozy Up for a Halloween Movie Marathon
- Enjoy a Fall Campfire
- Try a New Fall Recipe
Looking for more things to do this October in the KWC? Visit ActivaLearn to read our full blog on this months October Social Series.