October home maintenance tips - 10/27/07 01:18 PM
Septic Tank pump out - prior to the freeze this may be the perfect time to access this and get it cleaned out
If you live in a windy section or have possible snow build up areas on your property, you may want to consider erecting snow fences to direct the snow to less harmful areas around your home.
clean leaves from the gutters and vallys from the roof and thoses areas that seem to collect debris, this will prevent the possibility of premature freeze and possible water or ice damage in the future. NOTE* If you are not comfortable in walking … (2 comments)

October week two tips - 10/06/07 11:46 AM
Welcome I hope you are finding these tips helpfull to some, and reminders to others. Normally it would be cooler and with the chinook we seem to be having it may be prudent to get to some of these when the cold snap hits.
Protect from freezing
Drain all outdoor hose bibs, empty hoses of water coil and hang in storage shed
cover the outside air conditioner units wall and floor models,
remove screen doors and store away for the winter
remove screens from the inside of casement windows to allow air from the heating system to keep condisation of glass windows
Remove screens from other … (11 comments)

Closing the cottage or summer house for winter - 10/03/07 03:03 PM
Water System 1. Shut off water systems by turning off the pump or shutting the valve if on city water. Drain the pressure tank. 2. Open all faucets. 3. Break a union close to the valve so water will drain out clear to the shut-off valve. 4. Drain pump and run a second or two to be sure all water is out of lines from the pump. 5. Flush toilets and dip all water out of the flush tank. 6. Be sure to drain flexible spray hoses in showers and sinks. 7. Drain water softeners so water will drain back from … (0 comments)

 
Billy

William DeVries

Picton, ON

More about me…

Magnum Property Inspection

Address: Picton, ON, K0K2T0

Office Phone: (613) 813-2353

Cell Phone: (613) 813-2353

Email Me

Whether you are buying, selling or investing. Our services provide you with the information you need about the property were inspecting, to help you make an informed decision.


Links

Archives

RSS 2.0 Feed for this blog

Find ON real estate agents and Picton real estate on ActiveRain.