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There are so many enjoyable fall activities, from carving pumpkins to lounging around the bonfire. Autumn can also be a great time to enter the housing market. While there may not be as many interested parties as there are during spring and summer, you may face less competition selling your home, and motivated buyers may want to move into a new house before the holidays. However, before potential buyers visit your home, it can be beneficial to stage your house with fall-inspired ideas to help it...

As the summer winds down, many homeowners are looking to fall for their seasonal home sweep. But by completing several tasks now, when you have a more flexible schedule and longer daylight hours, you can prepare your property for the upcoming season. Below are a few tasks to tackle before fall officially arrives.

No fall feast is complete without pumpkin, and these delicious rolls are an unexpected way to add a touch of everyone’s favorite autumn vegetable to your next Halloween dinner or seasonal soiree!

Ingredients

• 10.6 ounces pumpkin, cut up and peeled
• ⅓ cup plus 1½ tablespoon water, lukewarm
• 1½ teaspoon dry yeast
• 3¾ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 1½ teaspoon salt
• kitchen string

Instructions:

There’s no doubt that autumn is one of the most gorgeous seasons throughout most of North America, especially if you live in an area with plenty of foliage. Take advantage of your surroundings by incorporating this natural beauty into your home decorating!

Create with color 
Vibrant reds, oranges, and yellows are abounding in autumn. Gather leaves or branches from your yard, and place them in a glass vase or canister to display. Or, use the leaves to make a collage or other wall art.

There are sunflowers for summer and tulips for spring, but don’t forget about these fall flowers that are sure to bring a smile to your face this autumn.

Celosia

As part of the amaranth family, this vibrant red and orange ornamental plant is known for its flame-like appearance, and will make any centerpiece pop. It’s a low maintenance flower too, due to the rugged and stiff nature of this type of this bloom.

Helenium

Want to switch up your interior space for the fall? Consider adding a touch of color with these autumnal schemes.

Earth-toned living 

Varying shades of earth-toned pieces can elevate your interior without requiring you to make drastic changes. An easy way to do this is by incorporating outdoor elements like decorative leaves and branches.

Cobalt blue and red