Important items to remember with regard to fall home preparation:
Clean gutters and downspouts
Check/service furnace
Change HVAC filters
Switch out your storm door screen panel with glass panel
Check/inspect all screens (window/door/gable vent). Replace if torn.
As Fall approaches, it is a great time to evaluate the existing conditions of your home before Winter sets in. Visually inspect doors, windows, chimneys, flashing, …