Autumn Home Maintenance Advice for Homeowners
Posted on October 7, 2021
Does your home need some work in preparation for the chilly season? Sacramento County and surrounding areas have mild winter temperatures compared to our pacific northwest neighbors, which makes it a great place to live year-round. However, our hot summers can show homeowners exactly how much a slight decrease in temperature can increase the risk of chips, cracks, peeling, and fading on home exteriors. Also, as cooler nights creep upon us, you may just want to freshen up your interior with a comfy coat of paint as well. Check out this list of Autumn home improvement and maintenance ideas for your family to consider this season.
Power Washing
It’s generally a good idea to consider power washing outdoor surfaces after a long summer of heat, humidity, pollen, etc. You’ll want to address exterior walls and paved surfaces in particular. Power washing is also a critical step that we always complete before we paint the exterior of your home.
Exterior Walls of the House: Does your brick, stucco, or vinyl siding look a bit discolored? If so, power washing is likely exactly what you need to restore the exterior walls’ original beauty.
Pavement & Patios: Whether it’s foot traffic on the patio or vehicle traffic on the driveway, paved surfaces have a tendency to attract dirt and grime. Power washing is the solution!
House Painting
Exterior Painting: Living in the Sacramento area means that exterior house painting projects can be completed year-round, but can be most ideal starting in late autumn. This is because the summer heat is slowly making its way out, and temperatures actually start to hover around the ideal range for outdoor paint projects. If you need exterior house painting this Fall, be sure to get an estimate so that you can get back to enjoying your patio as soon as possible.
Interior Painting: Just like exterior projects, interior house painting projects can be completed year-round. There’s no better time for a change of atmosphere than when the seasons change. Fall is the perfect time to repaint bedrooms, bathrooms, living rooms, or even the entire interior of your home!
Front Door: After months of abuse from heat, humidity, rainstorms, pollen, etc., your front door may need a fresh coat of paint to regain its color and life. You could even go with a brand new paint color for your door if you want to manifest a fresh look for the entrance of your home!
Caulking
When it comes to addressing your home’s caulking needs, always be proactive; otherwise, you are simply waiting for the cue of potentially skyrocketing utility bills thanks to chilly winter nights.
Windows: Caulk should be applied at the seams where window casings meet the wall, to prevent warm air from exiting the home and help keep both cool or hot air from entering.
Doors: Like windows, your goal when caulking doors is to seal the seams of the door frame where it meets the wall — and for the same reasons (keep your bills low and your home an ideal temperature).
Baseboards: Aside from creating smooth, aesthetically pleasing surface transitions, caulking your home’s baseboards also adds a professional touch to a freshly painted room.
Start Tackling Your Autumn Home Maintenance Needs Today
When it comes to home maintenance, it is always best to be proactive. If you need help with some of the tasks mentioned in this article, turn to our team for help. Whether you need house painting, power washing, or any of our other residential services, experts at CertaPro Painters® of Sacramento/North Sacramento, CA have you covered. Call or fill out a form online today for a free estimate!
