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How to Prepare Your Home for Fall

August 25, 2022 by Samantha Leave a Comment

Fall is a beautiful season to enjoy in your home. The vibrant colors of leaves on the trees, cool weather, and cozy sweaters all make it the perfect time to curl up with a book, light some candles, and take in your home. With just a few minor adjustments, you can transform your home into a little nest perfect for cuddling with the ones you love this fall. How do you get ready for fall? Preparing your home for the fall season doesn’t have to be stressful or overwhelming. You can ease into fall by making simple changes that significantly impact your home.

Service Your HVAC

First and foremost, your heating and cooling system will be the foundation of your home comfort during fall. Check your HVAC system for any issues, such as clogs, broken parts, or other malfunctions. If you find problems, it is best to fix them as soon as possible. Getting hvac maintenance booked in before the temperatures drop and demand for repairs grows can help you to save money on costs this fall and ensure your system is completely ready for winter.

Check Insulation Levels

As the weather changes from warm to cool, it’s essential to ensure your home stays comfortable. You may need to add more insulation if you live in an older home. You can add an extra layer of batting or fiberglass in your attic or look at newer insulation methods such as spray foam insulation. You can check your insulation levels to see where to add or remove insulation.

Inspect Windows & Doors For Drafts

Another important aspect of keeping your home comfortable is ensuring no drafts come in through your windows or doors. Check your windows for drafts, including the ones in your entries. If you find that you have a draft, you can either add weather stripping or replace the old door or window with a new one.

Clean Roof and Guttering

Finally, clean your roof and gutters as the leaves fall to prevent clogs that could cause damage. If you are in an area with heavy leaf fall, you will want to clean your roof and gutters more frequently. When cleaning your roof and gutters, you can use a power washer to eliminate most leaves, pine needles, and other debris. Be careful not to use too much water to clean your roof and gutters as it could cause water to back into your home.

Conclusion

Now that you know how to prepare your home for fall, it is time to start! You can do many things to prepare your home for fall, from adding cozier decor and accessories such as blankets, candles, cushions, and so on to deep cleaning your home to prepare for the colder weather. However, making sure you look at some bigger, more vital parts of your home can help you to avoid any breakdowns or the need for emergency repairs. So take the time to check over the things mentioned in this post, and you can relax knowing your home is ready for fall.

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Getting Ready For Fall

August 11, 2021 by Samantha Leave a Comment

We may well be in the thick of August, but you can still smell the Fall just around the corner and the leaves are starting to turn a little. The deliciously warm weather is beautiful on the skin, but those early evening winds are picking up. The seasons are always in transition, and that means your home should be, too. The temperatures are just about cooling down and the changes in the season mean that there are certain jobs that you should be doing right now to get ready.

It’s always best to prepare for the Fall ahead as early as you can. Those Canadian September weather months are biting as the snow prepares to fall, and you need to ensure that your home is ready for it. With this in mind, here are some of the things that you can do to get your home ready for Fall.

Start with getting your things organized. We’re not too far from the end of August right now, so it’s the time to start putting those summery clothes away and bringing out some of the cardigans and jeans that you’ve stashed during the heat. You need to decide how you’re going to get your clothes stored away to keep them from getting moldy in moist air.
Get the school supplies! If you’ve got kids going back to school soon, it’s time to shop for supplies and make sure that everyone is squared away and ready for the new school year. School days are creeping up fast and you need to not be snowed under by all the tasks that are involved in getting ready for school.
Clean the oven. When was the last time you deep cleaned the oven properly? As the weather starts to cool off, you’re going to be using the oven much more for those stews and casseroles you save up for the winter. There are so many things that you’ll want to cook to warm the tummies of everyone in the family, and it’s always better to do that in a freshly cleaned oven.
Call in the cleaners. Decluttering and cleaning out the house is a must and if you plan to feel organized and ready for the season, clutter needs to be given a place or sent to the trash. As the kids head to a new school year, taking all of their older clothes and things to the charity shop is a good way to declutter and get rid of everything. You can always hire a van to help you to get rid of things if you need to, but either way, it’s time to chuck it all out!
Clear the outside. From making sure you have clean gutters to cutting back the weeds, you need to clear the outside of your home. Get the lawn prepared for the season and get your garden tools properly stored away. Now’s the time to make sure that the garden can withstand the cold.

We all love the Fall and the crispy cold weather it brings, but you need to prepare for it. Use the tips above and make it happen!

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The Top Eight Things to Do in NYC This Fall

November 1, 2015 by Samantha 1 Comment

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NY Fall Foliage Tour

Cross the George Washington Bridge and soak up the vibrant autumn colors of the Hudson Valley with this 4.5-hour fall foliage tour. Scenic stops include the 18th-century Fort Montgomery, Lookout Inn—the highest point of Palisades Cliffs—and West Point Academy.

Pumpkin Picking

Looking to get out of the city for some family friendly fun? New Yorkers can take the ferry to Staten Island, where the Historic Richmond Town Pumpkin Patch welcomes kids with a cornstalk maze, hay rides and a farmhouse tour. Other farms that offer pumpkin picking include Stuart’s Farm in Westchester County, Secor Farms in New Jersey or Elwood Pumpkin Farm in Long Island.

Central Park Sightseeing Bike Tour

When the summer heat finally subsides and the leaves begin to change color, there’s no better time to cruise around Central Park. This two-hour bike tour includes all the park highlights, from Belvedere Castle to Bethesda Terrace to Shakespeare Garden.

New York Ghost Walk

From the paranormal to the eerie, the New York Ghost Walk will reveal the spooky underbelly of the West Village—right in time for All Hallows’ Eve. Discover a grave site buried beneath one of New York’s most popular parks and the hangouts of the ghosts of Mark Twain and Edgar Allan Poe on this 2- hour walking tour.

Village Halloween Parade

One of the most beloved Halloween traditions in New York City is the Village Halloween Parade that marches up 6th Avenue on October 31. Don your most elaborate costume to fit in with this artistic extravaganza, complete with music, puppets, dancers and live bands.

Blood Manor

Embrace the spookiness of the season by wandering through a haunted house like no other. Blood Manor is made up of 5,000 square feet of fear-inducing fun, from themed rooms to long dark corridors.

World Yacht Thanksgiving Cruises

For all the joys of Thanksgiving without any of the clean-up, leave the cooking to someone else this year and make a reservation for a World Yacht Thanksgiving Cruise. The cruise sails along the Hudson River, offering views of the Statue of Liberty and a holiday feast with all the traditional fixings.

This is a guest post from NewYork.com. NewYork.com is a leading and trusted expert on New York City and the only existing website to plan and book a complete New York City itinerary, ranging from hotels, Broadway shows, dining, attractions and tours.

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The Perfect Fall and Winter Boot

October 17, 2014 by Samantha 3 Comments

Disclosure- I received the below in order to facilitate this review. All opinions are my own and honest.

I know that no one really wants to talk about it, but the reality is : Winter Is Coming Soon. In a matter of weeks I will battle with icy cold winds taking my breath away. I will curse the snow covered streets. I will whimper in dismay as I attempt to navigate the icy walks around town.

Knowing that the season of sneezin’ is on the way, I have began to prepare myself with outdoor gear to make my life comfortable, keep my body warm, and to help me get around safely. The first item I knew I wanted to address was my winter footwear. Face it, a great pair of boots can make your life a lot easier and safer too.

Let me tell you about the Thomas Boot 200 from Hi-Tec Inspired by Life. This is the ultimate Lifestyle Winter Boot. With a durable textile upper, i-shield technology to repel water and dirt, and Thinsulate™ insulation for that winter warmth, this is the perfect apres boot for any condition. OrthoLite® sockliner provides cushioning and a durable, celated high abrasion EVA outsole absorbs impact. Stylish features. MSRP $80.00

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Lunsdale II Quilted Jacket

October 3, 2014 by Samantha 5 Comments

Unfortunately all seasons have to come to an end, and with those ends clothing options change as well. From summer to fall, then fall to winter- jacket and layers are necessities in many parts of the country. In mine it is absolutely necessary. Today we will be looking at a new jacket which is water proof and insulated for the perfect fall into winter jacket, the Lunsdale II Quilted Jacket.

The Lunsdale is built with some interesting technology involved, like the AquaDry Membrane mesh lining. This lining will not only keep you dry but also warm in all kinds of nasty weather. Along with the quilted construction of the jacket you will be comfortable and stylish in this jacket. The jacket also sports 9 pockets including 2 zipped hand warming pockets, 2 studded chest pockets, 1 mobile phone pocket, which can also be used as an mp3 player pocket, 1 Velcro credit card pocket for easy access during bitter cold days and 1 zipped inner pocket for those items you want to keep most safe. The storm flap and narrow inner zip guard help keep unwanted drafts out of the Lunsdale, keeping the jacket where you put it and most importantly wrapped around you.
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