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Prioritize Your Home This Fall: Home Improvement Tips & Products

Say goodbye to a hot, sweaty summer, and say hello to a cool, crisp fall. Prepare your home this season to host the best outside gatherings around the wood firepit and propane patio heaters, and make sure those smoke detectors are up to date and fully functioning before the colder months approach. Here are tips and tricks to keep your home warm this fall while entertaining the kiddos as we head into the holiday season. 

As the temperatures begin to drop, extending the usability of your outdoor space becomes a priority. This is the perfect time to whip out the wood-burning fire pit and host a get-together in your backyard. They provide warmth and a cozy ambiance for everyone involved. A wood-burning fire is nostalgic to many people. The crackling sound and the smell make up for the tedious cleanup. Ensure that ashes are regularly swept up to avoid metal corrosion. 

A propane patio heater is the perfect solution to stay warm outside without a traditional bonfire. They provide consistent heat and comfort without constant fire maintenance. Ensure proper ventilation in outdoor spaces and consider anchoring heaters to prevent tipping in windy conditions for safety.

Colder months bring dryer air which can be an increased fire risk. Fall and winter are the ideal seasons to test all smoke detectors and ensure they work. Ideally, these should be checked monthly, and batteries should be replaced yearly. A good rule of thumb is to change them when daylight saving time changes. If you’re asking how often smoke detectors should be replaced, the average lifespan is around 8-10 years. This time of year, fireplaces are in use and heaters are working at full capacity. It’s important to ensure you take the appropriate measures to ensure the safety of your home in case of the unexpected. 

One thing to help increase your air quality is by adding air purifiers and humidifiers in your home. Air purifiers filter out allergens and pollutants, while humidifiers add moisture to dry fall air, alleviating respiratory discomfort and maintaining optimal indoor humidity levels.

Weatherstripping involves sealing gaps around windows and doors to prevent drafts, keeping your home more comfortable and energy-efficient. This process helps to reduce energy bills by stopping air leaks and maintaining indoor temperatures. Applying weatherstripping creates a tighter seal, blocking out drafts and minimizing the entry of outside elements like dust and moisture.

The fall season is a fun time of year, and your friends at Sutherlands want to make it memorable for you and your family. Prepping your house before the cold months approach is crucial to a safe and energy-efficient living space.