It's fall, y'all! Now that fall is here, it's time to get your home ready for the cold days of winter. There's much to do around the house to prepare your home for the coming season that is a bit different than preparing your home for summer. With freezing temperatures comes frozen pipes, damage to sprinkler systems, ice dams on the roof, and more. You can prevent all of that by taking care of your house today. Here's what you need to know.

Outdoor spaces are more popular than ever, and it's not just because of summer weather. Outdoor living spaces are more viable due to the fact that electronics, lighting, and comfortable furnishings are being constructed with advanced materials and using state-of-the-art manufacturing techniques. These advanced materials and state-of-the-art manufacturing techniques make appliances, devices, and better able to endure the elements. Weatherproof and wireless TVs and speakers are being incorporated into outdoor living spaces as are near-indoor quality cushions to fill out patio furniture.