We've been having a few warm days here and there, but I think its safe to say that fall is upon us. That means its time to do a bit of maintenance on the house before it gets too cold and snowy. I know I'd rather work in a sweatshirt than a big overcoat. Here are a few things you can do to make sure that you protect your property and stay warm and dry during the winter:
- Seal the cracks: Fill in cracks in your driveway now. This will keep your snow shovel sliding smoothly and extend the life of your driveway.
- Declutter your gutter: Clean all the leaf, stick and other debris out of the gutters. It will keep the water (snow melt) running away from your house instead of into it.
- Make sure its tip top: Inspect your roof to make sure that no shingles or metal sheeting is pulled up or missing. If it is, make sure to fix it as soon as possible.
- Protect your pots: Put any terracotta pots you have inside. Freezing temperatures and water absorption can crack them.
- Replace that filter: Replace the filter on your furnace. The furnace will keep you warmer and it won't have to work so hard.
- Time for a change: Test and replace batteries in your smoke alarms.
- Fireside checkup: Check your fireplace for soot and creosote build up and inspect your wood heater before you used them this winter.
- Check for drafts: If you find cracks around your windows, seal them with caulk to prevent drafts and keep you toasty warm in the winter.
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