Tonight marks the end of Daylight Savings time. So before you go to bed turn your clocks back one hour. I personally love gaining the extra hour of sleep.

As we turn back our clocks it is great reminder that we also need to tuck our homes in for the upcoming winter. The winters in Pullman Washington, although most magical, are best enjoyed when our homes are functioning properly. In fact, just the other day we had our first few snowflakes falling. So, here are just a few all important things you need to check off of your list before winter sets in.

• The leaves clinging to the trees, putting on their final show of glory, before fluttering to the ground will, of course, need to be raked. But don't forget to make sure you clean your gutters. Gutters that don't drain properly are a main source of water penetration in basements and ice dams in the frozen winter months.

• Don't forget to remove all outside hoses and protect outside faucets. And if you have sprinkler system, make sure it has been blown out.
  

• Run all gas-powered lawn equipment until the fuel is gone. That way you won't run into problems with your equipment come spring.

• Don't forget to replace furnace filters and have your furnace checked.

• Have your chimney professionally swept and checked so you can enjoy long cozy nights in front of the fireplace worry free.

   

• Please, replace all smoke detector batteries. Both in the Spring and Fall with the time change is a great time to take care of this all important task!

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About the Author: The above piece was provided as a community service by Lori Cofer, a local Pullman WA Real Estate Agent. Lori can be reached via email at loricofer@yahoo.com or by phone at 509-330-0086. Lori is happy to assist you in all your Pullman real estate and Moscow Real Estate needs.  Lori is "Your Pullman WA Real Estate Connection