It’s October. The days are getting shorter, the leaves are turning brown and the weather’s already starting to take a turn for the worse.
That means it’s time to start fixing up your home to keep out the wind and rain, and to make sure your garden is looking its best for when you entertain guests for Halloween or Bonfire Night.
To help you get your home ready for the changing of the seasons, here are our five essential household jobs to tackle this Autumn.
Get your garden ready for winter
As Autumn progresses and temperatures start to fall, many of your plants will either prepare for dormancy or die outright. So putting the garden to bed for the winter is mostly a matter of clearing up and covering up.
But, let’s face it, digging up the icy ground and shovelling mulch in the sleet and rain is nasty work. So why not draft in a professional to do it for you?
Place your Bark now and we’ll begin contacting recommended local gardeners on your behalf right away.
Book your boiler in for a service
It’s already getting cold enough outside to justify firing up your boiler in the evenings – and that means it’s time to book it in for its annual checkup.
The extra strain that’s put on your boiler during the colder months can cause it to leak or break. So it’s important to make sure yours is in top working order before it gets too nasty outside.
It’s also a great way to make sure your central heating is running efficiently, and could save you up to 25% on your heating bills.
Clear your guttering of leaves and debris
Gutters have one job – to guide rainwater off your roof and straight down the drain. But, despite their importance, it can be all too easy to forget about them until something goes badly wrong.
Allowing your gutters to become clogged can cause serious structural damage to your house, and lead to health issues for you and your family from the damp.
That’s why it’s important to hire someone to check your guttering thoroughly at least once a year to keep everything working properly.
Protect your home against winter pests
When the weather starts to turn, mice and rats often make their way inside seeking refuge against the elements – and unless you want to end up sharing your space with them later in the year, now is the time to act.
It takes a trained eye to find and block the gaps small rodents may use to enter your home, as mice can completely flatten their skeletons to fit through even the tiniest gaps.
So place a pest control Bark today to get quotes from pest control experts in your area fast and free.
Keep your home looking spotless through ‘party season’
Whether you’re having your friends over for Guy Fawkes Night, throwing an epic Halloween party or just having your family round for Christmas – there’s nothing like a good party to brighten up the winter months.
Unfortunately, these big social events can really take their toll on your garden, kitchen and living room. But with thousands of registered housekeepers on our site, keeping your home spotless through party season is easy with Bark.
Place your house cleaning request today and we’ll do all the legwork to get you quotes from recommended local pros fast and free.
