Home Care Guides has published a practical autumn checklist to help homeowners prepare for the colder months. The guide focuses on simple tasks that prevent expensive repairs later in the year.
Key steps include clearing gutters and downpipes so rainwater drains away from walls, bleeding radiators and booking a boiler service before the first cold snap, and sealing gaps around windows and doors to cut heat loss. Homeowners are also encouraged to check outdoor taps and insulate exposed pipes to prevent freezing.
"Most winter call-outs we hear about could have been avoided with an hour of checks in October," the team notes. Readers can find the full checklist in this guide to seasonal home maintenance.