Fall Home Maintenance Tips

Autumn is filled with football, pumpkins and home maintenance? While we don't like to think of home maintenance when we think of the fall season, the changing of the weather means it's time to get your home ready for the upcoming winter months. Your lawn care professionals at the Lake of the Ozarks is here to help you get your home ready for autumn. 

1. Clean The Gutters


Although the colorful autumn foliage makes the views at the Lake of the Ozarks beautiful, they make quite a mess around the home when they begin to fall. It is important to clean the leaves out of the gutter as soon as they fall, so they do not build up and overflow. If they are left there during the winter season, they could freeze and cause ice dams in the gutters, which could lead to water damage to your home. 

2. Rake The Leaves


Just like leaves could damage your gutters if left alone, they can also damage your lawn when they are not raked. When wet leaves are left on the lawn, it becomes the perfect breeding ground for mold, which could cause lawn disease. Leaves left on the ground causes lawn disease by preventing sunlight and air from reaching the grass. Make sure your lawn looks beautiful in the spring and rake up leaves when they fall. 

3. Prune Your Plants


Late fall is the best time to prune your plants, as the summer growing cycle is over. It is best to prune your plants back away from your home, so they do not cause any damage during heavy storms. In addition, having your plants pruned back will also help prevent moisture from getting to your roof and siding. 

4. Remove Garden Hose


Leaving the hose attached can cause the water to back up in the faucets and in the interior pipes of your home. If it hits freezing temperatures, that water could freeze, expand and crack the faucets and pipes. This should be one of the first things on your fall home maintenance checklist, so a sudden cold snap doesn't sneak up and cause damage.

5. Pest Control 


 With the cooler weather comes fall pests. Spiders, hornets, flies and other insects will start making their way inside to seek shelter from the cold weather. Make sure your home is protected from these fall pests by having a professional pest control company at the Lake of the Ozarks spray the exterior of your home. Best Pest Control can stop the fall invasion and make sure they don't come back!

Best Pest Control - Here For Your Fall Home Maintenance 


If you need help getting your home ready for the fall season, Best Pest Control is here to help! From lawn maintenance to pest control, Lake of the Ozarks' best pest control company can do it all. We know a lot of the fall home maintenance chores are an ongoing battle. If you need help cleaning the gutters or removing the leaves from the yard, call Best Pest Control. To schedule your fall home maintenance appointment, call 573-348-1600. 
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