Five easy ways to prep your American Legend home for fall

Winter is just around the corner and fall is the perfect time to prep your home for cold weather. Give your American Legend home the once-over and take care of the prepping before the season’s first cold spell. Being proactive in your prep work can mean lowering your energy bills, increasing the overall efficiency and lifespan of your home’s various components, and avoiding problems before they happen! Here are five easy steps that will help you get ready for Old Man Winter: 

1. Clean your gutters (annually!). Frozen water and leaves can weigh down your gutters and damage your roof. A few hours spent cleaning them now can save you money later on! 
2. Protect your outdoor furniture by first cleaning and drying it. Either protect with a heavy duty, well-fitted cover or move it into a shed or garage for the winter. You want to be able to enjoy it (and your stunning Colorado views) next spring! 
3. Protect your pipes. This Re Colorado site gives great info on how and why this is so important (hint: frozen pipes are inconvenient and costly to repair!). Read about wrapping exposed plumbing, what to set your thermostat on during the winter months, the importance of draining water from your sprinkler system, removing hoses and more. 
4. Take care of your lawn by applying a winterizing fertilizer to promote deep root growth in the springtime. 
5. Check your home’s HVAC system and change your filters. This allows your system to run more efficiently and improves indoor air quality. 

We strive to build the highest quality homes and provide superior customer service before, during and after the construction of each home. Protect your American Legend home by taking these easy steps and getting it ready for fall...this year and every year!