Ask Angi: How Should I Prepare for Fall?

Here are five fall projects worth moving to the top of your list before the first frost.

A professional chimney sweep can also check for blockages, cracks, or loose mortar that could allow dangerous gases into your home. Schedule service before heavy use in winter so your fireplace is safe, efficient, and ready for cozy evenings by the fire. Steirus/Dreamstime/TNS

By Angie Hicks Ask Angi

It may still be hot in much of the nation, but the crisp mornings and falling leaves mean autumn isn’t far away, and winter is close behind.