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Fall Maintenance Tips
Fall Maintenance Tips
It's that time of year again! Here are some helpful tips for preparing your home for winter.
1. Clean out your gutters and inspect your roof: Consider installing gutter covers for easier maintenance in the future.
2. Inspect your fireplace: Call a Chimney Sweep for cleaning.
3. Check your doors and windows for drafts: Add extra caulking or storm doors and windows to help prevent drafts.
4. Prepare to store outdoor furniture: Power wash and store your cushions and furniture for a clean start in spring.
5. Winterize your sprinkler system: Make sure your sprinkler system is drained and serviced.
6. Check your furnace: Inspect both your furnace and air conditioner and change the furnace filters.
7. Test your back-up generator: Check that your back-up systems are working and that you have enough gas.
8. Review your home Fire Safety Plan: Check the batteries in the smoke detectors and review your evacuation plan.
9. Prepare your snow removal items: Make sure your snow and ice removal tools are ready and that your snow blower is running properly.