
The Fall Checklist That Prevents the 'Spring Surprise' Most Homeowners Face
A quiet stretch of autumn is the best chance Tri-Valley homeowners get to stay ahead of winter. Here is what I look at first. Every autumn, the same thing happens. The weather turns, the pace of the year eases, and home upkeep slides quietly to the bottom of the list. Then spring arrives, the rains
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