Fall - 4 Seasons of Home Ownership

The 4 Seasons of Home Ownership is your expert source for complete year-round home maintenance and improvement. Homes don’t come with instructions, so we decided to create some with our easy-to-follow guide for homeowners. Download our Fall Checklist to make sure you’re getting all of the priority items done at your home. Check out the links below, and happy home improving!

Top ten must-do

Rake on the ground, resting after a day of raking leaves

10 HOME IMPROVEMENTS YOU MUST TACKLE THIS FALL

Regular roof maintenance is important, particularly during the fall. (DepositPhotos) Fall Checklist
Danny Lipford shows the selection of air conditioner filters available for purchase

How to Choose Air Conditioner Filters

How well your central heating and cooling system cleans the air largely depends on your air conditioner filters. Here's how to judge their quality.
Gutters filled with fallen leaves

The Importance of Keeping Your Gutters Clean

Watch this video to see the importance of keeping your gutters and downspouts clean. Clogged gutters can cause water to overflow and rot the eaves on your home, leading to costly repair.
Modified trash can lid with plastic bag inside for bagging leaves.

How to Bag Leaves the Easy Way

Find out how to easily gather leaves in your yard using a plastic garbage can and plastic bags. Watch this video to find out more.

If time and budget allow

Danny Lipford trims trees and bushes while wearing safety glasses

Basic Shrub Pruning Techniques

Well pruned shrubs and trees are a hallmark of a carefully tended yard or garden. Foundation plantings are lush and full, and blooming shrubs display their blossoms on shapely branches that accentuate each plant's unique style.
Young woman painting a blue wall

How to Prepare Interior Walls and Trim for Painting

Cleaning and preparation are very important steps when painting the walls and trim in your home. To begin, you'll need a damp cloth to wipe off any dust or dirt. Mild soap and water can be used for the harder to clean stains. Watch this video to find out more.
Using homemade vacuum attachment to clean under a refrigerator.

Tip for Cleaning Under the Refrigerator

People are usually pretty diligent about cleaning the inside of the refrigerator, but cleaning the outside is important as well, especially underneath where the cooling coils are located. Here's a tip for cleaning this hard-to-reach area.

Tree Trimming: How To Trim Large Branches

If you're trimming heavy tree limbs, doing it right is actually no more difficult than doing it wrong. Here's how to trim trees in three simple steps.

A Little Something Extra

House in the fall

September Home Maintenance To-Do List

Cool weather comes soon — are you ready? Here are tips for everything from servicing your heating and cooling system to keeping your fireplace in top shape, along with a printable checklist!
Man services a fire extinguisher that's hanging on the wall

Fire Safety Tips for Your Kitchen

Most home fires start in the kitchen and are caused by cooking on a stove. To keep your kitchen and home safe from fire, it’s important to have both smoke alarms and fire extinguishers. Watch this video to find out more.
Installing Easy Liner Shelf Liner in a cabinet.

Advantages of Easy Shelf Liner

Watch this video to find out about Easy Liner shelf liner from Duck Brand to keep your cabinets neat and tidy.
Designer gardening tools with turquoise blades

How to Clean and Sharpen Gardening Hand Tools

Gardening hand tools, such as shovels and pruning shears, can become dull and rusty over time. Watch this video to see how to clean, sharpen, and maintain gardening tools.

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