“Life starts all over again
when it gets crisp in the fall.”
The air is cooler, the leaves are turning, and it’s the perfect time to tackle those home projects before winter sets in. Don’t delay — start here:
1. Give your home a little preventative care
For just $199, Get Dwell’s Whole Home Assessment provides an expert inspection of your home and property to identify maintenance needs and prevent surprises.
Special Offer for Current Get Dwell Customers:
Save $100 on a Whole House Assessment — schedule before 11/30/25 for only $99.
Be proactive — protect your investment and gain peace of mind. Schedule your assessment
2. Let’s get festive!
Warm up those winter nights with lights and decorations. Avoid the crowds and shop local — stop into your favorite family-owned hardware store today for a wide selection. If you’d rather skip the ladder, our team can hang your lights and décor for you. You provide the decorations, we’ll handle the setup. Reach out for help getting your home holiday-ready.
3. Inspect your chimney before you light the first fire
Both wood burning and gas fireplace chimneys should be inspected and cleaned annually to prevent damage or fire hazards. Contact us for a reliable, professional chimney sweep.
4. Inspect your exterior chimney, too
An annual exterior chimney inspection can prevent costly repairs later. If you spot missing mortar, a cracked cap, white powder on your bricks or flaking brick faces, don’t ignore them — they’re all early signs of water damage. Left untreated, moisture seeps deeper into the masonry, causing cracks, leaks and costly structural repairs down the road. Protect your home and your wallet by getting your chimney inspected and repaired before small problems turn into big ones. Request a chimney repair estimate
5. Gutters — cleaned & guarded
If your gutters are full of autumn leaves, it’s too cold (and risky) to climb a ladder now. Let the pros handle it — our team can clean your gutters and eliminate the need for future cleaning by installing tough, attractive gutter guards to protect your home, boost value and reduce maintenance. Request a gutter estimate
6. Streamline your exterior watershed management
Gutters and downspouts direct water safely away from your home. When blocked, they can cause roof leaks, wood rot or even basement flooding. Get Dwell’s exterior watershed management services include gutter and downspout repair or replacement using durable, warrantied materials. Reach out for an estimate
7. Keep window wells well
Flooded window wells are a major cause of basement flooding in the Chicago area. Overflowing gutters, downspouts or yard runoff can quickly turn into a mess.
We offer window well cleaning, repair and replacement to prevent water intrusion. Don’t wait until you’re knee-deep in water — contact us today.
8. Add window well covers
Window wells let in sunlight but don’t always keep water out. UV-stable Lexan window well covers from Get Dwell let in 98% of natural light while keeping debris and rain away. Get an estimate for custom-fit covers
9. Assess and repair your roof
Stop wondering about your roof’s condition — find out for sure. A drone roof assessment reveals potential issues before leaks turn into costly repairs. Most roofs need repairs, not full replacement — but you won’t know until you check. Schedule a roof assessment
10. Seal and protect your home’s exterior
Before temperatures drop further, make sure your home’s exterior is painted, caulked and sealed against moisture and pests. Critters looking for warmth can sneak in through tiny gaps — don’t let them. Request weatherproofing help
“Autumn … the year’s last, loveliest smile.”
—William Cullen Bryant