6 Tasks That Every Smart Homeowner Does in October
6 Tasks That Every Smart Homeowner Does in October By: Stacey Freed Why now’s the perfect time to replace appliances. The temps are starting to drop, and the smell of wood smoke is in the air. That’s when veteran homeowners know it’s time to do these six things if they want to avoid trouble or overspending. #1 Buy Appliances Whisper to them. Do a rain dance. Whatever it takes to get your old appliances to wait until fall to go on the fritz. Manufacturers bring out their latest models during the fall, and store owners offer big sales on appliances they want to move out — like last year’s most popular dishwasher. So September, October, and November are great months to buy. But October is right in the middle, when there’s still plenty of selection and retailers might be more willing to haggle. Refrigerators are the exception because new models don’t come out until spring. Related: What Specific Days Will Get You the Best Deals on Appliances #2 Switch the Direction of Ceiling Fans Most