Now is the perfect time to give your home's exterior some attention. These easy end-of-season updates will help keep your property looking sharp and transitionready.

1. Mow Tall One Last Time: Before putting the mower away, give your lawn a few final trims at about three inches high. Longer grass retains moisture better and provides more shade to protect roots when temperatures fluctuate. It also helps crowd out weeds and crabgrass and prepares your lawn for a healthier comeback next spring.

2. Refresh House Numbers: Consider upgrading to larger, more-readable numbers in a clean, bold style. This small update improves visibility for guests, deliveries, and emergency responders.

3. Add Driveway Reflectors: With shorter days ahead, adding reflectors to your driveway helps guide visitors and increases safety. They're especially helpful if your home is on a dark street or in a rural area. It’s a low-cost, high-impact improvement.

4. Repair Walkways While Weather Holds: Fall is your last good stretch of weather for outdoor repairs. If your walkway is cracked or outdated, then consider replacing it with interlocking pavers.

5. Transition Flower Boxes To Fall: Replace tired summer blooms with fall favorites, such as mums or autumn sage. When those start to fade, cut them back and tuck in evergreen branches for a simple way to keep things looking fresh into the holiday season.

A little upkeep now can go a long way toward maintaining your home's charm— and saving you time and effort later.