It’s Officially Fall – What Are the Most Useful Fall Home Improvements For You to Make this Season?

Spring cleaning tends to get all the glory, but fall is arguably the most underrated season to dedicate some extra time and care to your property. In Florida, we don’t necessarily see the leaves changing colors or the first bursts of snow – instead, our climate brings cool breezes that make it a perfect time to do some useful work on your exteriors. Of course, the season also brings hurricane season with it, which requires plenty of preparations in and of itself. Today, we’re going over some of the most useful fall home improvements you can do to keep your home in great shape not just through hurricane season, but year-round.

If it’s been more than a few years since your last professional roof replacement, it’s a good idea to start checking on it annually – and fall is the perfect time to start. With the intensity of hurricane season, fall is the time when your roof is given the biggest run for its money. Take a couple of hours out of your afternoon to make sure all of your shingles are intact. This is also a great time to have your roof professionally pressure washed. Since summer in the Sunshine State is ironically our rainiest season, it’s also a good idea to clear out your gutters in the fall.

Your roof isn’t the only exterior that could benefit from some extra attention in the fall. Inspect your property’s trees and shrubs for any loose branches, cracks in the bark, fungal growth, or other signs of decay. If you notice any of these, it’s a good idea to call in a professional property maintenance service – the last thing you need is a dying tree in your yard when hurricane-level winds hit. Even if you don’t notice any decaying plants, trimming and pruning your property is a great way to strengthen your trees’ and shrubs’ branches, which better equips them to stay upright and intact during hurricane season.

Window inspections are perhaps one of the most underrated yet impactful things you can do for your home in the fall. Check on all of your windows to make sure that the locks are in working order and that no cracks or holes are visible. Inspect your window stripping for any signs of wear and tear or holes. Though Florida falls don’t get too cold, faulty or broken windows can still cause much higher utility bills than necessary. On top of that, windows that are in bad shape are far more likely to shatter in a hurricane, which is both hazardous and more expensive to fix than a small crack. Be proactive by taking a look early on in the fall.

One of the most useful things you can do to prepare for hurricane season (and Florida’s notoriously intense thunderstorms in general) is to consider investing in a generator for your home. A good generator will help to keep your power on and your family safe during a hurricane. With more people than ever working from home this year, a generator is also a great measure to ensure that you’re able to remain productive (and that goes for double if you have children doing virtual school). Generators don’t just protect your peace of mind; they’re a safeguard for your family’s ability to stay safe and productive, even in a hurricane.

Fall is a great time to make sure your home is in top shape – and it’s necessary to use this season as an opportunity to ensure that your property is prepared for hurricane season. That starts with getting a powerful generator. To learn more about your options and get a free quote on generator installation, click here.