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After summer holidays are over and the heat and humidity subsides, it’s a good time to start home renovation and preparation before the cold weather sets in. Flower beds can be cut down, lawns fertilized for the last time and windows washed. Here are some useful suggestions you have to undertake for the coming fall season.
Winterize the Deck
Decks get used a lot during the long summer season. By the time fall arrives, they look worn out and old. Once the deck is cleaned and the chairs and tables intended for the summer are stored away, power-wash the deck with a high-velocity pressure washer. This will take off the dirts that are stuck in the wood . Fall is also a good time to seal the deck if you used a sealant or a stain. Choose the time of day that is warm and has no chance of rain. Start cleaning in the early morning so that the deck has several hours to dry before nightfall.
Insulate Exposed Plumbing
Uninsulated plumbing lines in unheated spaces are a major cause of power use, as the water heater must work extra hard to heat water. It can also cause pipes to freeze and burst if you live in an area that are below the freezing mark in the winter. Check all of your plumbing lines to identify those that are outside or underneath the house, or are in an unheated basement or attic. Foam wrap can be purchased at any Singapore property home improvement store. Wrap all exposed pipes to save on energy when the days start getting colder.
Roof Work
Once all the autumn leaves have fallen, cleaning the roof gutters will save you from building up ice dams that can damage the roof in the winter. Blow out the gutters with a leaf blower or wash them out with a hose. Check for any holes or other damage to the gutters and repair them before heavy snow makes them worse. It’s also a good time to take a look at the roof itself and fix any shingles that are curling or any flashing around chimneys that has come loose. If your roof is in bad shape, bring in a roofing contractor to assess whether the roof needs to be replaced before winter or can wait until the spring.
Upgrade Doors and Windows
If you have old, single-pane windows, you will lose a significant amount of heat in the winter. Replacing old windows with energy-efficient, double-paned upgrades is a good thing for heat conservation. Check all exterior doors to ensure that they are insulated and that there are no gaps or cracks between the doors and the frames that could allow the heat to go outside. If you have weatherstripping around doors, make sure it is intact and in good shape. If it’s not in good shape, replace it before the cold weather sets in.
Interior Painting
Warm fall days are perfect for indoor painting. Summer is often too humid for paint to dry properly and that can cause walls to look splotchy. In winter, the lack of ventilation can make paint fumes hang around and can lengthen drying times. Open up windows to ensure there is a breeze that will both reduce the paint smell and dry it quickly.
The Bottom Line
Fall is good to start home improvement projects. With the cold winter coming in, getting your Singapore property home and yard ready will save you a lot of money.
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