{"id":11078,"date":"2021-09-27T13:20:25","date_gmt":"2021-09-27T19:20:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shieldagency.com\/blog\/?p=11078"},"modified":"2025-02-15T16:47:36","modified_gmt":"2025-02-15T22:47:36","slug":"8-fall-chores-you-cant-afford-to-ignore","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shieldagency.com\/blog\/8-fall-chores-you-cant-afford-to-ignore\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Fall Chores You Can&#8217;t Afford to Ignore"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Do these maintenance tasks now and reap the rewards later<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By Paul Hope | Published October 15, 2016, | Updated September 22, 2021 | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.consumerreports.org\/home-maintenance-repairs\/fall-chores-you-shouldnt-ignore-a2374095408\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Consumer Reports<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Early fall is the right time to get your yard and house in order because come winter, small problems can turn into expensive nightmares.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Consumer Reports\u2019 money-saving checklist covers everything from&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.consumerreports.org\/tools-power-equipment\/lawn-gear-you-need-for-fall-cleanup-a6422597890\/\">fallen leaves<\/a>&nbsp;to your&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.consumerreports.org\/cro\/gas-furnaces\/buying-guide\/index.htm\">furnace<\/a>. And many of these fall chores cost little more than time and effort. \u201cA little bit of preventive maintenance now will help you avoid big hassles in the future,\u201d says John Galeotafiore, who oversees CR\u2019s testing of outdoor power equipment and other home gear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Outdoor Fall Chores With Immediate Payoff<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Close Your Hoses<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.consumerreports.org\/home-maintenance-repairs\/fall-chores-you-shouldnt-ignore-a2374095408\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here for the rest of the story&#8230;<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Wanna check out more Shield Insurance Agency Blogs?<\/h2>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__list wp-block-latest-posts\"><li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shieldagency.com\/blog\/how-life-insurance-can-support-long-term-care-planning-without-replacing-it\/\">How Life Insurance Can Support Long-Term Care Planning Without Replacing It<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shieldagency.com\/blog\/what-happens-if-your-vehicle-is-totaled-understanding-the-auto-insurance-claims-process\/\">What Happens If Your Vehicle Is Totaled, Understanding the Auto Insurance Claims Process<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shieldagency.com\/blog\/why-now-is-a-smart-time-for-michigan-businesses-to-review-liability-coverage-before-spring-foot-traffic-increases\/\">Why Now Is a Smart Time for Michigan Businesses to Review Liability Coverage Before Spring Foot Traffic Increases<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shieldagency.com\/blog\/snowstorms-and-roof-damage-is-your-michigan-home-covered\/\">Snowstorms and Roof Damage: Is Your Michigan Home Covered?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shieldagency.com\/blog\/do-you-need-recreational-insurance-for-your-snowmobile-in-michigan\/\">Do You Need Recreational Insurance for Your Snowmobile in Michigan?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Do these maintenance tasks now and reap the rewards later By Paul Hope | Published October 15, 2016, | Updated September 22, 2021 | Consumer Reports Early fall is the right time to get your yard and house in order because come winter, small problems can turn into expensive nightmares. 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