Outdoor Cleanup
I pull up all of the old plants in my garden and use them for compost. I put fertilizer in my garden and work it into my garden soil. It is now time to clean up all of the tools and gently oil them and store them away for the winter season. I put fresh oil in my garden equipment, ensuring all my batteries are charged and working correctly on my vehicles. Check the anti-freeze in your cars, as you do not want your engines to freeze up and cost you thousands of dollars to fix them. I wash and wax my vehicles, including lawnmowers and tractors. That way, the salt will not ruin your truck over the winter months. I wax my garage doors, air conditioner, and other metal objects exposed to the elements. Sweep out your buildings and throw away or recycle items you no longer use stored in your facilities. Oil door hinges or locks are in prime working order for the cold weather.
Indoor Cleaning
Clean each room in your home thoroughly and eliminate all items you have not used in a long time. Now is an excellent time to add extra insulation to your attic. I love painting and staining in the fall as the weather is cooler. Paint anything on or in your home or buildings that need attention so it will not rot out over the winter. Clean up cupboards, closets, chests of drawers, storage areas, or bins, and weed out those old unused items that are just collecting dust over the years. Clean your stove and refrigerator with a good cleanser. Have your carpet steam and your drapes cleaned, and your upholstery cleaned by professionals. Make sure you put fresh furnace filters in your furnace once a month and a new humidifier filter in your humidifier.
Tree Care
Now is an excellent time to trim your trees or remove dead ones from your property. Trees need to be cut and maintained to prevent them from getting a disease that could kill the entire tree. It would be best if you constantly trimmed fruit trees after they are done producing fruit and never cut off too many branches in a year, as you could kill the fruit tree. Cut and trim maple trees when the weather is cold, and the sap will not run out when trimmed, as you could kill the tree.
Pet Care
Have your pet’s living area all cleaned up. Ensure that heated beds, heaters, and water dishes are clean and in prime working order. Wash the floors, bedding, words, and litter boxes. Take your cats to the Vet for distemper and rabies shots if they have not had them yet this year. You want your pets to be healthy enough to survive the cold winter weather. I hope you and your pets have a fantastic fall and winter.
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