We’d all like to spend the fall frolicking in freshly fallen leaves. But, if you own a home, the reality is that you’ll need to spend a day or two giving your home some TLC.

For a good list of fall fix-up must dos, read these Autumn Maintenance Tips from DIY network. The tips include cleaning gutters and downspouts, inspecting the roof and flashing around skylights pipes and chimneys. Clean and replace filters in your furnace or heating system and be sure smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors are working. In the garden, now’s the time to divide perennials, trim branches, rake leaves and aerate the lawn. Plan your home care, address any issues now, and you can spend the rest of month picking pumpkins, eating apple cider donuts and getting your fill of fabulous fall.

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