Labor Day weekend signals the end of summer, so it?s the perfect time to take care of a few chores around your home. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Gary Findley, CEO of Restoration 1 and Bluefrog Plumbing + Drain, describes five relatively simple and inexpensive home maintenance projects that you can complete over […]The post 5 Easy Projects You Can Tackle Over the Labor Day Weekend appeared first on Freshome.com.

Preventive maintenance this Labor Day weekend can ensure your home and family are ready for winter. Image: Ward Young Architecture and PlanningLabor Day weekend signals the end of summer, so it?s the perfect time to take care of a few chores around your home. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Gary Findley, CEO of Restoration 1 and Bluefrog Plumbing + Drain, describes five relatively simple and inexpensive home maintenance projects that you can complete over the Labor Day weekend.Clogged gutters can damage your home. Image: Gutter Helmet of MNClean out the gutters?The gutters on your home can be filled with leaves, sticks and other debris. Over time, if not cleaned regularly, that debris can prevent the gutters from doing their job ? ending with potential water damage to the interior or exterior your home,? says Findley. ?Clogged gutters can also lead to mold and provide a home for unwanted pests and rodents.” He recommends cleaning your gutters every four months, depending on where you live and how many trees are ...