Taking the time to winterize your home can help avoid hazards like fires, frozen pipes and help reduce those heating bills.
1. Clean gutters of leaves and other debris. This will allow rain, snow and melting ice to be removed more quickly.
2. Have your furnace check by a licensed technician to make sure it's running properly and there are no leaks in the ducts.
3. Re-caulk your windows and doors. This will help make your home easier to heat.
4. Keep your home at least 60 degrees when you're not home. This will prevent pipes from bursting.
5. Familiarize yourself with your outdoor water shut-off valve. Insulate any exposed pipes. That includes draining all water hoses.
6. Have your in-ground sprinkler system winterized as these pipes are not insulated. Any water remaining in these pipes could freeze and burst the pipes.
7. Remove gasoline and oil from lawnmowers, chainsaws, and weed eaters.
8. Have your fireplace check for debris and have it cleaned before you start using.
9. Driveways need to be sealed to prevent water from seeping in and then freezing and causing cracks.
10. Check and replace any worn weather stripping around all exterior doors.
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