A Check List for Preparing Your Home For Winter in Delaware County PA
This is a great homeowner list of tasks that need to be addressed before the winter arrives in the chilly NorthEast States. Some are simple, but can make a big difference to keeping your home safe.
PREPARING YOUR HOME FOR WINTER IN DELAWARE COUNTY PA
A Check List for Home Owners in Delaware County, PA
Fall is here and winter is on its way. Winters in South Eastern Pennsylvania can be quite cold with freezing temperatures and snow storms, Nor'esters usually, that can bring the area to a halt. As homeowners, we found that a checklist can be a helpful reminder of things that need to be done before the freeze of winter sets in.
Here is a checklist that may be of help to you as the colder weather approaches.
Please customize the list to your specific needs.FALL/WINTER CHECK LIST
__Put summer furniture away
__Plant bulbs before the ground freezes
__Caulk cracks and holes on outside of house
__Clean gutters
__Empty garden hoses/put away
__Shut off outside water supply
__Mulch plants as needed
__Chimney inspection
__Furnace inspection
__Change filter in heater
__Install programmable thermostat
__Set program on thermostat so heater is active when someone is home
__Check supply of candles and batteries for power outages
__Change oil in cars/trucks to winter gauge oil
__Check tire pressure on vehicles
__Put antifreeze in vehicles
__Check batteries
__Check and replace wiper blades if need be
__Have supply of window washer fluid in all vehicles
__Find window scrappers and put in an easy to reach place in vehicles
__Make sure snow blower works
__Find rock salt and shovels/put in convenient places by doors
__Change storm windows or add heavy curtains or place plastic over windows
__Bring out the lap blankets and woollies
__Air out clothes kept in mothballs
__Buy hot chocolate
__Update Netflix’s list
__Winterize the dog house – see if the roof leaks – add a wool blanket - or keep dog inside for winter!
__Stock up on birdseed
__HAVE A GREAT FALL AND WINTER!!
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