Stretch out these last days of summer by squeezing in a few more home projects, savoring simple pleasures and, when the me comes, cleaning up the beach toys and preparing the house for a busy fall. Pick from these to‐dos to create your perfect August plan.
- Finish up outdoor projects. Make use of the long August days to finish up any outdoor projects you started (or intended to start) over the summer, from cleaning the gu ers to adding a new deck.
- Check your home for signs of pests. The Environmental Protec on Agency recommends taking preventa ve measures such as removing sources of food, water and shelter, and closing off places where pests can enter and hide. If you hire a pest control pro, ask him or her to use bait and/or crack and crevice control when possible — fogging should be a last resort.
- Clean and store summer gear. Once the last beach day is behind you, take the me to clean out the buckets, shovels and boogie boards so they’re fresh and clean for next year.
- Check emergency kits. Emergency supplies don’t last forever — open up your kit and check expira on dates on food and any medica ons; replace as needed. Don’t have an emergency kit yet? Make this the month you create one.
- Organize closets before fall shopping. Before making any new purchases, spend some me assessing what you already have in the closet. Doing this before shopping can help save money and prevent clu ering up your closet.
- Clean out the garage. If you haven’t cleaned out your garage in a while, it’s likely this project will take an en re weekend (or more), so plan accordingly. It helps to think ahead and find out where you can take items (dona ons, hazardous waste, things to sell) before star ng, and get a dumpster if you think you will need it. And if you need help, consider hiring someone to assist you with part or all of the process.
Yvonne Nelson
Assistant Vice President
1‐800‐308‐1424 x 3518
Direct: 916‐956‐7930
yvonne.nelson@fnf.com