--- title: 5 Ways to Prepare Your Home For Fall description: 5 Ways to Prepare Your Home For Fall image: https://www.mossbuildinganddesign.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/paint-peeling-old-house-insulation-moisture-water-600-300x225.jpg --- [![Moss Building and Design](https://www.mossbuildinganddesign.com/hs-fs/hubfs/logo-small-1.png?width=173&height=108&name=logo-small-1.png "Moss Building and Design")](https://www.mossbuildinganddesign.com/)   4125 Lafayette Center Drive, Suite 100 Chantilly, Virginia 20151 703.961.7707 [![Facebook](https://www.mossbuildinganddesign.com/hubfs/Moss_Jan_2017%20Files/Images/facebook.png)](https://www.facebook.com/mossbuildinganddesign) [![Instagram](https://www.mossbuildinganddesign.com/hubfs/Moss_Jan_2017%20Files/Images/instagram.png)](https://www.instagram.com/mossbuildinganddesign/) [![Houzz](https://www.mossbuildinganddesign.com/hubfs/Moss_Jan_2017%20Files/Images/houzz.png)](https://www.houzz.com/pro/mossbuildinganddesign/moss-building-and-design) [![Twitter](https://www.mossbuildinganddesign.com/hubfs/Moss_Jan_2017%20Files/Images/twitter.png)](https://twitter.com/mossbuilddesign) [![LinkedIn](https://www.mossbuildinganddesign.com/hubfs/Moss_Jan_2017%20Files/Images/linkedin.png)](https://www.linkedin.com/company/moss-building-%26-design/) [![Pinterest](https://www.mossbuildinganddesign.com/hubfs/Moss_Jan_2017%20Files/Images/pinterest.png)](https://www.pinterest.com/mossbuilddesign/) ** # 5 Ways to Prepare Your Home For Fall by admin on September 04, 2015 By: admin ## Home Tips for the Fall Season Every year, [home maintenance for the fall season](https://www.mossbuildinganddesign.com/moss-home-services/welcome) slowly sneaks up on us. Get ahead by preparing your home now, before it’s dark outside by four o’clock and too cold for a t-shirt. We took a look at the 10 Fall Home Maintenance Musts from this [article ](http://www.bobvila.com/slideshow/10-fall-home-maintenance-musts-1676/clean-the-gutters#.VeTpQM4oakg) and focused on five that will help prepare your home for the colder weather. ## Check Your Home for Peeling Paint Peeling paint is an indicator that the existing paint film can no longer protect the siding of the building. Save yourself from expensive future repairs by correcting peeling paint early on. ![paint, peeling paint, home maintenance](https://www.mossbuildinganddesign.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/paint-peeling-old-house-insulation-moisture-water-600-300x225.jpg?width=403&height=302&name=paint-peeling-old-house-insulation-moisture-water-600-300x225.jpg) ## Clean the Gutters Once the leaves have fallen, cleaning your gutters and downspouts is important to avoid ice dams. “ If your gutters are clogged, the ice will back up into the eves and damage the framing and drywall,” said MOSS expert Brian Swain.   [![gutter cleaning, fall, leaves, home improvement](https://www.mossbuildinganddesign.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/gutter-cleaning-300x199.jpg?width=423&height=280&name=gutter-cleaning-300x199.jpg)](https://www.mossbuildinganddesign.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/gutter-cleaning.jpg) ## Caulk Windows & Door frames “Caulking isn’t glamorous, but it will save you in the long run from having to replace the entire door and window units,” MOSS expert [Matt Alspaugh](https://www.facebook.com/mossbuildinganddesign/photos/a.10151606029940750.1073741824.17406290749/10152240964070750/?type=3&theater) said. When inspecting the caulking on windows, the first place you should look is where the side jambs meet the sill. This area is the most vulnerable to damage. “If you notice any cracks in the caulk, you will want to fill them with a high quality, exterior caulk,” said [MOSS expert David Keys](https://www.facebook.com/mossbuildinganddesign/photos/a.10151606029940750.1073741824.17406290749/10152550274875750/?type=3&theater). *MOSS Tip: [Want to learn how to caulk? Our HandyMom101](https://www.mossbuildinganddesign.com/handymom-101) workshop, [‘Caulk-It’ teaches the ins and outs of caulking.](https://www.facebook.com/mossbuildinganddesign/photos/a.10153247985040750.1073741843.17406290749/10153247985310750/?type=3&theater)*****                                          **** ## ****[![caulking](https://www.mossbuildinganddesign.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/caulking-300x200.jpg?width=335&height=223&name=caulking-300x200.jpg)](https://www.mossbuildinganddesign.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/caulking.jpg)**** ## ****[![caulking, windows, home improvement](https://www.mossbuildinganddesign.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/infographic-caulking-300x297.jpg?width=329&height=325&name=infographic-caulking-300x297.jpg)](https://www.mossbuildinganddesign.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/infographic-caulking.jpg)**** ## Inspect the Roof Our MOSS experts recommend professional inspections to prevent leaks from snow and rain that could cause damage. However, MOSS expert David Keys says you can spot some things safely from the ground. “You can look for damaged or missing shingles, cracks in the flashing caulk and insecure gutters.” Make sure your roof is in good condition, because it is easier to deal with repairs earlier on than after it’s too late! ****[![roof, damage, shingles](https://www.mossbuildinganddesign.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/roof-damage-300x200.jpg?width=416&height=277&name=roof-damage-300x200.jpg)](https://www.mossbuildinganddesign.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/roof-damage.jpg)**** ## Prepare Your Deck for Winter The deck might be an overlooked area for your preparations. Clean and cover your deck furniture, and store them in a protected area. Empty the soil from clay pots and planters to prevent the dirt from freezing and cracking them. [![snowed in, deck](https://www.mossbuildinganddesign.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/snow-covered-deck-and-chairs-300x169.jpg?width=386&height=218&name=snow-covered-deck-and-chairs-300x169.jpg)](https://www.mossbuildinganddesign.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/snow-covered-deck-and-chairs.jpg) [![broken pot, cracked, winter](https://www.mossbuildinganddesign.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/broken-pots-300x195.jpg?width=382&height=248&name=broken-pots-300x195.jpg)](https://www.mossbuildinganddesign.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/broken-pots.jpg) ##  Northern Virginia Remodeling and Home Improvement All of these Fall tips are beneficial, and prepare your home for the coming season. If you find you need more extensive work in any of these areas, MOSS can help whether it be [handyman repairs, roofing, caulking, or other home repairs.](http://www.mosshomeservices.com) ###### Photo credits: * http://www.energyvanguard.com/blog-building-science-HERS-BPI/bid/72412/Why-Did-Painters-Refuse-to-Paint-Insulated-Houses-in-the-1930s* *http://littlerockguttercleaning.com/* *http://www.oldhouseweb.com/how-to-advice/moisture-problems-window-surface.shtml* *http://www.forestglenconstruction.com/homeowner-tip-fight-back-against-winter-home-damage-/* *http://writingfeemail.com/2014/03/04/go-away-winter/* *http://www.bobvila.com/articles/repurpose-broken-pots/* * * Tagged as: [Home Remodeling](https://www.mossbuildinganddesign.com/blog-old/topic/home-remodeling) Previous post: [ Easy ways to upgrade your kitchen cabinets](https://www.mossbuildinganddesign.com/blog-old/blog/easy-ways-to-upgrade-your-kitchen-cabinets) Next post: [Payment Options for your Home Remodel](https://www.mossbuildinganddesign.com/blog-old/blog/payment-options-for-your-home-remodel) ### Tell Us About Your Project: ### Categories - [Additions (13)](https://www.mossbuildinganddesign.com/blog-old/topic/additions) - [Basements (4)](https://www.mossbuildinganddesign.com/blog-old/topic/basements) - [Bathrooms (14)](https://www.mossbuildinganddesign.com/blog-old/topic/bathrooms) - [Bedrooms (3)](https://www.mossbuildinganddesign.com/blog-old/topic/bedrooms) - [Community (1)](https://www.mossbuildinganddesign.com/blog-old/topic/community) - [Home Remodeling (99)](https://www.mossbuildinganddesign.com/blog-old/topic/home-remodeling) - [Home Shows (5)](https://www.mossbuildinganddesign.com/blog-old/topic/home-shows) - [Kitchens (44)](https://www.mossbuildinganddesign.com/blog-old/topic/kitchens) - [Living Rooms (6)](https://www.mossbuildinganddesign.com/blog-old/topic/living-rooms) - [Porches (1)](https://www.mossbuildinganddesign.com/blog-old/topic/porches) - [Sunrooms (1)](https://www.mossbuildinganddesign.com/blog-old/topic/sunrooms) ![](https://www.mossbuildinganddesign.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Awards%20Banner%20for%20Website%2c%202017-2.jpg?width=2712&height=333&name=Awards%20Banner%20for%20Website%2c%202017-2.jpg "Awards Banner for Website, 2017-2.jpg") Phone: 703.961.7707 | Fax: 703.961.7710 | © 2026 Moss Building & Design. 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