Autumnal Equinox - A.K.A. - The first day of fall!!

Today is the first day of fall, looking out the window, I wouldn't second guess that. Yesterday was beautiful and sunny, today is slightly drizzly and very fall feeling. Fall is a great time, school has started, routines are falling into place, soups and stews are served for dinner.
Fall is also a good time to do a few things around the house. I know it is not winter yet but it is a good time to think about putting faucet covers on your outside water sources. You know, the foam ones, they look like this....

you can buy them at local hardware stores or from here

It is also a good time to start clearing out your gutters. You can prevent damage to your house by keeping your gutters clean. With all the leaves about to change color and fall from the trees, there will be lots of clogged gutters. When you gutters overflow they can cause damage to the eaves of your house. Also when the clogs go into the downspouts it can create more problems. Make sure that at the bottom of the downspout that there is a foot on it pointing away from your house. The rain is coming and it is best to direct the water away from your foundation. 

Home upkeep can be simple and inexpensive, but can save in the long run. By just keeping up on little things, you will avoid bigger things.  

Larry Ives - www.searchingballardhomes.com