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December Home Maintenance & Safety Checklist

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The holidays are here and what better way to be ready for this season (and winter) than by taking preemptive home maintenance and safety measures.  Fall asleep rest assured your family, visitors and home are safe. 

 

Be sure to get your CHECKLIST DOWNLOAD HERE and have a great December and enjoy the holiday season!

 

1. Complete Deep Dusting


 

Make sure you deep dust. With the furnace on and a lot of indoor activities now dust from the summer and fall get stuck in small areas.

 

Dust tends to get thrown around when the heater is on.  It's flu/cold season and our bodies are more susceptible to dust.

 

Wipe down your light switches, dust your lamps and give your baseboards a solid dusting. 

 

2. Check All Outdoor Lights

Nightfall comes early in the winter.  Ensure your home exterior is well lit and all your lights are in excellent working condition.

 

3. Clean Range Hood

This is an area in which grime tends to collect.  Not only is it unsightly to have a dirty range and hood but it can also be unhealthy.  Your range hood funnels out odors and fumes in your home.  Take a moment and give it a good cleaning.

 

4. Check Flashlights

With power outages a common occurrence during winter months make sure you have plenty of flashlights (and batteries on hand). 

 

5. Check Attic Insulation

Proper insulation can help lower your heating bill. One of the biggest culprits of a high heating bill is inadequate attic insulation.

 

Head on over for All 9 Tips And Get Your Dowloadable Checklist.

 

Have a safe and wonderful December!

 

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John Pusa
Glendale, CA

Jaymie Carroll very good list of December home maintenance & safety checklist.

Dec 01, 2019 09:41 AM
Jaymie Carroll
Real Estate Spice - Salt Lake City, UT
Realtor Marketing, Sales & Goal Achievement

John Pusa thank you much.

Dec 01, 2019 10:09 AM
Lisa Weiler
PM LLC - Los Angeles, CA
Interior Design Expert & Home Stager

I like the tip about remembering to check flashlights. This is important to do before a power outage!

Dec 01, 2019 02:41 PM
Jaymie Carroll
Real Estate Spice - Salt Lake City, UT
Realtor Marketing, Sales & Goal Achievement

Lisa Weiler thank you for stopping by!  Yes, I've been there...batteries almost out and flashlight dim.  Yes, they are so important to check (and have extra batteries on hand) before a power outage!

Dec 01, 2019 02:54 PM
Potranco Realty
Potranco Realty - San Antonio, TX
"Sold with Potranco Realty"

Great reminders to help homeowners with winter preparations for cost effective and comfortable living.

Dec 02, 2019 03:23 AM
Jaymie Carroll
Real Estate Spice - Salt Lake City, UT
Realtor Marketing, Sales & Goal Achievement

Bob Ratliff thank you.  Winter brings on it's own set of challenges.  Thanks for stopping by!

Dec 02, 2019 05:03 AM