10 Easy Fall Home Improvement Projects

If you are hearing the phrase, “Pumpkin Spice” then you know fall is in the air. Fall is a great time to tackle a few home improvement projects that will have a big payoff in the long run.

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PAINT THE FRONT DOOR

Fall is a great time for any exterior painting projects and one that will give you instant curb appeal is painting your front door. Go sunny with a cheery yellow, demure with a dove gray, or bold with a true red. After all, your front door is your home’s first impression , so make it a good one.

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CLEAN GUTTERS

The time to prevent your gutters from overflowing with rain or snow and damaging your roof is Fall. Gutter cleaning in the fall, when timed just as the last of the leaves are falling, will enable your gutters to be clean through spring.

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WOOD REPAIR

Fall is a great time for wood repair as the dampness of spring and the heat of summer has ended. Some places most often in need of exterior wood replacement are siding, porches, and window casings.

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PAINT OR RE-PAINT MOLDING OR TRIM

Interior trim painting doesn’t only add to your home’s aesthetic, it can help cut down on dust and dirt throughout the year.

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CLEAN FURNACE

An unclean furnace decreases indoor air quality in general, and poor indoor air quality can harm you especially if you have allergies or other health problems. If you want to keep your furnace running in peak condition, be sure to call your furnace cleaning experts this fall for a thorough cleaning.

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CAULK OR RE-CAULK WINDOWS AND DOORS

Caulk stops air leaks and prevents warm air from escaping. You’ll spend less money on energy keeping you or your family comfortable. Take time this fall to inspect your doors and windows to see if caulking will help seal up any leaks.

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REPLACE MISSING ROOF SHINGLES

A missing or broken shingle is both ugly and a leak waiting to happen. If you’ve noticed a missing or broken shingle, fall is a great time to contact a roofing professional to come out and take a look.

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SPREAD MULCH

You might think of spring as the time to spread mulch in your gardens but spreading mulch among your perennials and plants in the fall will help insulate them from frigid temperatures and also provide a bit of extra protection against hungry deer.

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Switch Your Ceiling Fan Direction

Ceiling fans should turn clockwise in cooler months which pushes warm air back down into the room.

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POWER WASH YOUR HOUSE

After a full spring and summer of heat and humidity, fall is a good time to consider power washing your home. Power washing can make sure that your siding is free of dirt, mold, or mildew, and it can give your house a clean glow heading into winter.


If you have a painting or carpentry project that you want Cobb Brothers Company to help you with contact us today. 508-655-7910.

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