October and November are the reward for making it through a Tampa summer. The humidity breaks, the evenings cool off and the dry season gives you weeks of comfortable weather to get the house in order before the holidays. For homeowners across West Tampa, Town 'N' Country and the surrounding neighborhoods, it is the best time of year to knock out the repairs and projects that summer made too hot to touch.
Here is a straightforward fall to-do list to work through.
Repair what the summer wore down
A long season of heat, sun and afternoon storms takes a toll. With the weather finally cooperating, now is the time to:
- Touch up exterior paint and re-caulk around windows and doors
- Repair soffit, fascia, trim and any siding that took a beating
- Clean and check gutters and downspouts so water drains away from the house
- Pressure wash the driveway, walkway and front entry
Doing it now, in the mild dry season, is far easier than waiting.
Inside projects for comfortable weather
Fall is finally cool enough to take on the interior work that waited out the heat:
- Patch drywall and ceiling cracks and freshen up the interior paint
- Fix squeaky floors, sticking doors and loose or worn hardware
- Repair or replace interior doors, trim and baseboards
- Handle the small punch-list items that have been adding up
A short list of repairs can make the whole house feel newer.
Seal up for the cooler nights
The dry season brings open-window weather and a few cool snaps. Before they arrive:
- Replace worn weatherstripping and door sweeps
- Free up windows and doors that swelled during the humid months
- Make sure exterior doors close, seal and lock the way they should
It keeps the home comfortable and helps with the energy bill as you run the air conditioning less.
Get ready for guests and the holidays
If you are hosting this year, a few projects go a long way:
- Hang lighting, shelves, mirrors and art
- Mount the television and assemble furniture
- Install cabinet hardware, shelving and closet organizers
- Clear the backlog of little fixes before the family arrives
These are the quick wins that make a home feel ready.
Here to help
Fall is the window to get it all done while the weather is on your side and the holidays are still a few weeks out. Ace Handyman Services West Tampa serves West Tampa, Town 'N' Country and the surrounding areas, and our craftsmen are licensed, insured and ready to walk your project, write an honest scope and schedule a visit that works for you. From a single repair to a full fall to-do list, we are here to help. Call us or request an estimate today.