December is a good time to focus on home safety and chores you might not want to tackle during the hottest months. Especially with the holiday season and more time spent at home, you want to keep your home looking and operating its best.

Fall is in the air or at least on the calendar to begin in September. The start of fall is the perfect time to take care of fall maintenance and get your home ready for winter. While southeast Florida doesn’t experience the winter weather seen in other parts of the country, the transition to autumn does offer the opportunity to clean up from summer storms.

The gutters need to be cleaned regularly to maintain the integrity of your roof and the exterior of your home. Just because you know how important this chore is, does not make it easier or more fun to do. You might ask yourself if you should do it yourself or hire a professional for gutter cleaning. Let’s weigh your options.

Keep your home in top shape by taking a little time for regular home maintenance. When you care for your home you maintain the home’s value and avoid emergency or unexpected repairs.