Fall is a great time to give your home a little attention before winter arrives.

You probably already know you should clean the gutters, rake the leaves, and have your heating system checked. But those aren’t the only things on your fall home maintenance list.

Some of the most important tasks are also the easiest to forget. A clogged dryer vent, a leaky outdoor faucet, or a dead tree branch might not seem urgent today. But once freezing temperatures, snow, ice, and winter winds arrive, those little problems can quickly become expensive ones.