As the evenings draw in and the air takes on a crisp autumn chill, it’s time to prepare your home for the cooler and wetter season ahead. New build homes are likely to be well insulated, but it can still benefit from a few checks and tweaks to ensure that everything keeps running smoothly. Here are some essentials tasks to help you prepare your home for a cosy and stress-free autumn.
Weatherproof the exterior to avoid autumn damage
Before the wind and rain set in, take a walk around your property and look for any early warning signs. Loose roof tiles, small cracks or worn flashing can all become bigger issues once storms arrived, if left untouched. Clear gutters of summer debris – blocked downpipes can quickly lead to leaks. Pay close attention to paintwork and cladding, as the tiniest crack will let damp in if you leave it unchecked. Taking care of these jobs before autumn is at its full peak are helpful at avoiding you any expensive emergency callouts during bad weather.
Energy efficiency and heating
Autumn is the perfect time to check your heating system before you start relying on it daily. Bleeding radiators, checking boiler pressure and programming your thermostat are essential for providing both comfort and efficiency. Even in an energy efficient new build home, it’s worth ensuring insulation and glazing are up to evolving regulatory standards – with energy prices still high, staying on top of efficiency is still critical. Simple steps like draught-proofing around windows and doors can make a noticeable difference to your bills.
Create cosiness with colour, texture, and lighting
Autumn décor is all about warmth and comfort. Consider getting into the cosy spirit by switching out lighter summer textiles for cosy throws, rugs and heavier curtains to help lock in heat. Warm tones, rich neutrals and earthy shades can instantly make a room feel more inviting and don’t forget the power of lighting for creating the perfect ambiance.
You can use light in a creative way to add warmth to new build homes such as; using decorating with candle lights, softer bulbs, ambient lamps or feature lighting. If condensation happens to pop up in airtight rooms, try and use a dehumidifier to help keep spaces stay fresh and healthy.
Pre-winter Garden and safety checks
Don’t forget to take care of the outside of your property to prevent hassle later in the season. Raking leaves, trimming back overhanging branches and sweeping outdoor patio areas are essential for keeping things tidy and safe outdoors. Make sure to lag any outdoor taps and pipes to prevent freezing for when the temperate begins to drop.
It’s also important to test your smoke and carbon monoxide alarms and make sure that sheds, garages and side gates are all secure.
Step into autumn with confidence
Preparing your home for autumn doesn’t have to be a chore. By tackling all these small tasks , it can help make the transition into autumn run smoothly within your home, as your home will be season ready for cosy evenings indoors , without the unexpected stresses of issues popping up.