Check out these helpful fall home maintenance tips for staying ahead of the colder temperatures ahead. You may be able to reduce your heating bill by almost a third by replacing the weather stripping and door sweeps if you have cold air drafts. And you can save more by installing a programmable thermostat — $100 or more a year. You should also clean your fireplace and chimney before lighting the season’s first fire, clear out those gutters to reduce the chances of water damage, and winterize your pool, if you have one.