09/11/2026
As days get shorter and outdoor temperatures begin to dip, it's time to transition our homes from summer to fall. "The 'closing shift' of the summer is really about tackling a few small tasks now that can help prevent bigger headaches once colder weather arrives," says Angie Hicks, the co-founder of the leading digital home services marketplace Angi. From repairing exterior damage caused by summer storms to deep cleaning the areas that worked hard all summer long, our summer closing shift checklist includes all the main tasks to tackle as summer ends and autumn begins.
As the days get cooler, these are all the things you should clean, winterize, or cozy up as part of an annual summer-to-fall transition.
