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Fall Home Maintenance

Your home doesn't know winter is coming.

Take 15 minutes now to find the small problems that can become expensive repairs later.

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The free Fall Home Checklist

18 tasks, in the order that makes sense. Your progress is saved on this device.

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Heating and safety

Do these before the first cold night, not after it.

  • 20 minCAUTIONIn depth
  • 20 minDIYIn depth

Water and moisture

The small leak you find in October is the repair you don't pay for in February.

  • 25 minDIYIn depth
  • 15 minCAUTIONShow me howIn depth
  • 20 minDIYIn depth
  • 20 minDIYIn depth

Sealing and exterior

Where the cold gets in, and where the water gets in.

  • 60 minCAUTIONShow me howIn depth
  • 55 minDIYIn depth
  • 90 minCAUTIONIn depth
  • 30 minDIYIn depth

Winter readiness

The night it gets cold is the wrong night to start.

  • 20 minInspect only — call a proIn depth
  • 30 minDIYIn depth

Tool of the Day

Homeowner starter tool set

Today's practical pick for your home maintenance checklist.

Screwdrivers, pliers, adjustable wrench, tape, knife, level and hex keys in one case.

Category
Hand tools
Use level
Beginner
Kit tier
Essential

Why it matters: Most repairs stall because a tool is missing, not because the repair is hard. One case solves that permanently.

One tool. One problem. One smarter next step.

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The Fall Home Library

Six Practical Guides for a Better-Prepared Home

Six professional homeowner guides. Usually $17 each. Now $7. The Back-to-School price is still here—for now.

Prices return to $17 in November.

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