HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2011-10-20, Page 15THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2011. PAGE 15.
MS – Ask any homeowner and he
or she is bound to have a to-do list of
little chores around the house that
need to get done. These tasks are
made much easier with the right
tools.
Depending on individual skill
level, many homeowners already
have basic tools on hand, such as
hammers and screwdrivers. Others
may have a more extensive
collection of tools available for
projects, such as saws, sanders and
electric drills.
For homeowners who don’t have
certain tools, there may be no need
to purchase new ones for specific
projects. Many tools can be rented,
such as floor sanders, carpet
cleaners, saws and others. Find out
if items can be borrowed from
friends or family members – and
whether they might want to help
with certain tasks.
Before any project begins,
homeowners should take inventory
of what they have and what they will
need to complete a project. Taking
shortcuts can lead to frustration and
more money spent fixing mistakes.
Make a list and have all of the gear
available and ready for use.
Here are some common projects
and the tools that will be needed.
• Gutter cleaning:Cooler
weather means leaves and debris
will collect in gutters and
downspouts. A sturdy ladder, gloves,
garden hose, small shovel and
bucket will be needed to clear out
the debris. Be sure the ladder is
placed so that it is on level ground.
• Cleaning siding:A rented
power washer can make quick work
of cleaning grimy siding and hard-
to-reach windows.
• Landscape clean-up: Now may
be the time to pull out withered
plants and put away lawn furniture.
Many homeowners like to prune
shrubs and trees before the cold
weather sets in. A hedge trimmer
can quickly shape shrubbery. An
auger can help dig up dead annuals
and clean out planting beds. Rent a
wood chipper to make mulch out of
felled tree branches.
• Painting: When cooler weather
arrives, homeowners tend to look
inside for projects. Painting is a
popular way to spruce up rooms
with little financial investment.
Rollers, brushes, paint trays,
Checking your fall to-do list
Raking it in
Fall tasks done right can mean a world of difference in the
spring when the snow melts and the weather begins to
warm. (MS photo)
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