About Home: October Tasks to Kick-Start Your Fall

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Home From Diane Schmidt, your About Home Editor For many, October is the one month that has little fanfare, except for Halloween and our Canadian readers whose Thanksgiving arrives in two weeks. In our household, October is the time when we begin to settle into our fall schedule and start to recoup from a hectic summer and busy September. This week, we offer suggestions on how to make the most of your downtime while you still have some. October in the Garden Just because most of the garden harvest has been picked for the season doesn't mean you can't spend more time outside digging in the dirt. Check out this list of things to do to prepare your outdoor space for the winter months, with tips for each region. Search Related Topics:  fall gardening  garden maintenance  when to harvest Fall Cleaning Checklist October is the perfect month to get to some of those cleaning tasks you've put off all summer. Not only are the days turning crisp, keeping us inside longer than out, but it's also the last month before the craziness of the holiday season hits. Search Related Topics:  seasonal chores  cleaning schedule  windows Seasonal Furnace Maintenance With the crisp mornings and evenings comes the reminder that it'll soon be time to turn the thermostat on, waiting for the rumble of the furnace that is the tell-tale sign of winter approaching. To make sure your home is toasty warm, it's a good idea to do some seasonal maintenance to ensure your furnace will work when you need it to. Search Related Topics:  annual furnace maintenance tips  tools needed for furnace maintenance  Outdoor Security Lights for Your Home With fall comes shorter days and longer nights making it the perfect time to consider purchasing some outdoor security lights. And this guide to choosing the right kind for your home and family is the best place to start. Search Related Topics:  security lighting  outdoor  floodlights Related Searches House Cleaning Maids Fall Vegetables Tasks House Decorations Cleaning Your Home Featured Articles DIY Furniture Projects Most Uncommon Pet Birds Top 11 Autumn Fragrance Oils for Candles and Soap The Use of Color in Ergonomics How to Grown Indoor Water Lillies Vintage Plastic Halloween Toys   More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read more...>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Home newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2013 About.com   Advertisement