September Home Tasks

Clean and vacuum dust from vents, baseboard heaters and cold-air returns.


Check the heating system (include filters, pilot lights and burners) and have it serviced by a qualified professional.

Inspect storm windows for deterioration and repair as necessary.

While it's still warm enough to leave the windows open, it's a good time to paint indoor rooms and shampoo or replace carpets.

If you have window air-conditioning units, remove and store them. If they are not removable, cover them to protect them over the winter.

Check to make sure that soil around the foundation slopes four to six inches for a distance of three feet out from the foundation.

There are often year-end close-out sales on lawn and garden equipment in the fall. Look for a few bargains.