Fall is on the calendar for later this week, which means the flakes could any day now, and time for some home fall maintenance items.
Here are a few items you should winterize before winter has set in --
- Fertilize lawn for its last feeding
- Check for drafts - use a candle around doors and windows
- Blow out sprinklers
- Check fire extinguisher
- Check all windows for broken seals and be sure they shut & lock
- Give the deck one last coat of sealer
- Inspect your roof for shingle damage, or call a roofer
- Clean rain gutters and downspouts
- Check around the foundation for any pipes/ducts coming from the house to see if there is additional caulking needed and/or weatherstripping
- Replace your furnace's air filter and have it serviced
- Reverse the direction of ceiling fans
- Service and tune-up snowblower
- Drain gas from lawnmowers (this one can wait another month)
- Drain all garden hoses and unhook for the outdoor faucet (when freezing)
- Insulate any exposed pipes
- Drain swamp cooler
- Cover Air Conditioner condenser
This should help from having problems in and around your home this winter.
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