
Oh September. As I have mentioned before, September has always seemed like the beginning of the ‘year’ to me. As such, I usually hunker down and get down to some long overdue chores that need to be done to get ready for the season’s change after the long summers languid pace. Time to make that ‘To-Do’ list; get a little energized about getting organized, dust off the work gloves and get down to business! Hey, with the kids still out of school some of you may have some able and helping hands. Bonus! I’ll take it!
I thought to seek out some of the best advice out there on all the chores that one should face head on at this time of year, looked at West Coast specific ones, as well as simple reminders of things that should be looked after this time of year. Just think after all your hard work is said and done, you will be able to cuddle up with your loved ones under a newly washed and fluffy blanket and settle in for the coming fall and movie nights knowing that the only thing you have left on your ‘To Do’ is RELAX.
Great Ideas for Getting Ahead this September
Chimney Sweep

Order Firewood
You will want to get a head start on this even if summer is still boasting 24 degrees! Mostly because you want to invest in seasoned hard wood that has time to age and dry out, making it easier to burn and also creates less creosote build-up. Soft moist wood accelerates creosote buildup which can lead to chimney build up and has been said to be carcinogenic. We don’t want any of that now do we! There are a dozen or more places to find firewood, from local stores to private farms to road side stands. Educate yourself on what kind of wood you want to buy and then place your order. This is a real side business for most purveyors and some will even deliver!Get covers for patio furniture and BBQ

Gutter Cleaning

Prepare for the critters
I hate to say it but our furry little critter friends don’t care for the winter any more than we do. They will naturally move to drier higher ground and look for the VACANCY sign’s all over your neighbourhood. If your house boasts a 'NO VACANCY' stand point you will want to ensure every crack, nook and cranny has been filled in on the in and outside of your house. Remember it only takes a hole the size of a dime or even less to show that you have rooms for let! The best and easiest way to prevent entry is in spray foam. Convenient, easy to see where it is going and really works. NO VACANCY sign and policy intact! Easily available at any home based store such as Home Depot, Canadian Tire, London Drugs and many more.Swap the bedroom linens out

No matter what your plans are this September, there is that one constant that fall will greet us inevitably. Being prepared now will just make for smoother sailing down the road. So you can make time for the other more important things in life, like making a serious pot of chilli, watching hockey, and don’t hate me – but thinking about the holiday season to come! HUH!? Yes, I said it! I mean Thanksgiving is only a MONTH away! Happy cleaning!