Fire and Ice. That is the topic of todays blog to get your home ready for the Fall and Winter Months.
Let's start with Fire, shall we? Because our winters in Pullman Washington are cold, lots of homes have fireplaces. I know mine does, and I love snuggling up in front of the fire. In fact, once I do, I have the dickens of the time breaking aways from it's mesmerizing warmth. But you need to remember that dangerous creosote builds up in a fireplace with use. So before those cold days set in, you should get that chimney cleaned. I don't know if you have ever seen a chimney fire, but I have, and they are Scary. This is one of those things you want to do annually.
Ice. Not something you want hanging from your gutters come winter. In fact, it can lead to ice dams on your roof which is something you don't want to experience either. I have also seen ice build up in gutters whereby they have pulled loose which is also not something that will make your day either. So make sure those gutters get cleaned out of all debris and leaves. You want wanter to move freely. And don't forget to double check your drain spouts either. You want all that water moving away from your house come winter.
As the old saying goes, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.
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About the Author: The above piece was provided as a community service by Lori Cofer, a local Pullman 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 Idaho Real Estate needs. Lori is "Your Pullman WA Real Estate Connection
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