How to Prepare Your Garage for the Fall?

The season change from summer to fall can be an adjustment for people. People need to switch from swimsuits and sandals to sweaters and winter boots. You also need to involve locating your winter jackets and ensuring you’ve got enough space for snow boots, scarves, and hats in your entryway. Preparing for the season also includes ensuring your garage can withstand the weather conditions. Here are a few methods on how to prepare your garage for the fall:

 

1.       Clean out your garage

While you’re re-organizing tools and moving vehicles, you should clean out any unused items lying around. The garage space has probably accumulated some dirt, leaves, and dust. You should remove everything from the space to sweep out bugs, cobwebs, and anything that shouldn’t hang around through the winter.

 

2.       Re-organize tool storage

Garages are notorious depositories for all kinds of tools and supplies. The end of summer is a great time to reorganize before unpleasant weather makes the task more difficult. The end of summer also means it’s time to put away and winterize summer tools such as lawn mowers and power washers while making rakes, leaf blowers, and snow shovels more accessible.

 

3.       Check the garage floor

Once you’ve everything out of the garage for cleaning, you should check the garage floor for any chips or cracks. You can ignore any cracks that are less than 1/8 of an inch wide.  Any larger, and you’ll need to address them before or during the fall season. For larger cracks, you’ll want to call in a professional and possibly have the floor epoxied.

 

4.       Check weather stripping

You need to investigate the weather stripping around your entry doors, overhead doors, and garage windows and replace it if necessary. This can shield the garage against cold and drafts. This can also help with your overall energy usage and make your home more comfortable. The installation of weather stripping is a quick DIY project that doesn’t take long or cost much.

 

5.       Check the garage door and opener

There’s nothing worse than dealing with garage door and opener problems during the fall, so it’s best to make sure everything is working beforehand. You should check to make sure both the remote and wall switch are both functioning properly. You should also check the seal of the garage door to see if you can feel any drafts and if it makes a tight connection with the ground when closed.

 

If you encounter any issues with your garage doors, Green Eagle Garage Door Company is the play to go. The company is the perfect destination for a variety of garage services in Texas ranging from servicing, and repair to installation. They look forward to adding you to their list of happy customers right here in their neighborhood.

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