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Today we'll tackle fall cleaning chores for inside your home. Some things only need to be done once or twice a year, but the mountain will still pile up if you let things slide. So let's get started! Sweep & Inspect Chimneys & Fireplaces Your chimney should be cleaned and inspected yearly. A chimney sweep will help you protect your home from accidental fires caused by creosote build-up. If you didn't give your interior fireplace surround a good cleaning at the end of last winter, do it now. Waiting another season will just add to the build-up of soot and make cleaning even more difficult. Gas logs and fireplaces should also be inspected and cleaned. Change Smoke Detector Batteries A change of seasons signals a time to change the batteries in your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. This essential task should never be overlooked. Keeping fresh batteries in your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors will protect everyone in your household and can save lives. Clean or R...

Fall cleaning time is here! Seasons are getting ready to change, and seasonal cleaning tasks are upon us. This post will go through the list of cleaning and prep for winter needed for the exterior of your home or property to get ready for the cold winter months. Let's dive right in and get started! Clean & Store Patio Furniture Choose a dry, sunny day and give outdoor furniture a good cleaning and prepare it for storage. It's particularly important to clean stains now, because letting them remain on upholstery or outdoor umbrella fabric for several months will make the task of removal difficult if not impossible later. If you don't have space to move your outdoor furniture into storage, protect it with custom covers or weatherproof tarps secured with bungee cords. Stores like Lowes and Home Depot additionally sell containers that are waterproof and can be kept on the patio which can be used to house cushions, pillows, and rugs during the cold wet winter season. Don'...