Fall Tips for getting the Inside of your home ready for winter. Have a heating professional check your heating system every year. Replace your furnace filter. Woodburning stove connector pipes and chimneys should be inspected by a certified chimney sweep at least annually. Make sure you have prop
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09/28/2011
Fall is the time to get the Outside of your home ready for winter. Clear debris out of window wells, gutters, downspouts, and storm drains. Remove garden hoses from spouts. Drain and store for the winter. Wrap spouts in insulation. Drain in-ground sprinkler systems. Check windows, doors, and si
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09/28/2011
Steps to prevent your pipes from freeze Before the cold hits Insulate pipes in your home's crawl spaces and attic. These exposed pipes are most susceptible to freezing. Remember - the more insulation you use, the better protected your pipes will be. Heat tape or thermostatically-controlled heat
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09/25/2011
Fall Home Maintenance Tip #4 Clean and Inspect Your Chimney. Haveyour chimney professionally cleaned and inspected before using your fireplace. It’s important to remove built up soot, nests, and other materials that could present a fire hazard. Repairing your chimney can prevent heat loss an
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09/24/2011
Fall Home Maintenance Tip #3 Clean & Store Outdoor Furniture. Summer is over which means it’s time to wash outdoor furniture and cushions. Once dry, store cushions in a dry area to prevent cracking and fading over the fall and winter months. When spring comes along, you will be pleased that they
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09/24/2011
Fall Home Maintenance Tip #2 Drain Your Hot Water Heater. If you live in an area with hard water, extra amounts of sediments could be building up in your tank. Fall is the perfect time to drain and make sure rust is not developing in your tank as well. If your hot water heater is extremely old o
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09/24/2011
Fall Home Maintenance Tip #1 It is time to Examine Your Roof & Gutters. Inspect and clean your gutters several times during the fall, especially if leafy trees surround your home. Clear away all leaves, dirt, pine needles and other debris from your gutters. Align gutters and downspouts to direct
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09/23/2011
