Inside List:

• Sort through your spring and summer clothing. This is a great way to clear the clutter. Be sure to wash the clothes before you box them up for your favorite charity
• Pull out your fall and winter items and put them away as you organize your closet
• Change the bedding to get ready for the cool months ahead. Wash and store the light weight bedding and pull out the heavy linens
• Pull out the humidifier to help put moisture back into the dry environment during the colder months. This will actually help make the room feel warmer
• Change the direction of your ceiling fans to move clockwise. Doing so creates an upward draft that pushes the warm down from the ceiling and redistributes it throughout the room
• Clean radiators and vents before the cold weather starts
• Have your fireplace inspected and cleaned if necessary to ensure it’s in good working order

Outside List:

• Cut down dead annuals and compost what you remove
• Cut back the perennials for the next season
• Get your leaf blowers and rakes ready to roll before the leaves start to come down
• Clean out gutters and downspout so the water doesn’t back up and cause damage to your home
• Start planting your spring bulbs
• Begin to stock up on firewood
• Make sure you have a few bags of salt or sand on hand for those unexpected snow storms
• Spray your shovels with WD40 to help the snow slide right off when you are shoveling
• Clean outdoor furniture before storing away for the winter