Fall is an ideal time to get some home maintenance done. Perform some checks on the exterior and interior of your home, and otherwise, make sure everything is in good working order. It’s also a great time of year for outdoor/yard work, including replanting, installing new beds or planters, trimming trees and brush, and more. Both of these areas of fall housework can be leveraged to help protect your home from water damage if you know what to do and how to do it.

Before the big chill of winter sets in, ensure your heating system is running efficiently. Also, did you know that a top ten fire hazard in the home is as seemingly benign as lint build up in the dryer?