The leaves have fallen, the snow is starting to make its debut so what does that mean for your home? Time to winterize it! Here are some tips on what you should do to keep your house in tip top shape.
1. Inspect your furnace - call an HVAC professional to inspect your furnance and clean ducts. Stock up on filters and remove all flammable materials away from the area surrounding your furnace.
2. Get the fireplace ready - screen the top of the chimney to keep out birds and rodents. If you haven't had it cleaned in a while, you might want to call a chimeny sweep. Stock up on wood and inspect the fireplace damper for proper opening and closing.
3) Check the exterior, doors and windows - Inspect exterior for crevice cracks and exposed entry points around pipes; seal them. Use weatherstripping around doors to prevent cold air from entering the home and caulk windows. Replace cracked glass in windows and, if you end up replacing the entire window, prime and paint exposed wood.
4) Inspect roof, gutters and downspouts - If you're expecting a really cold winter you might want to consider putting extra insulation in the attic which helps from warm air creeping out. Check flashing to make sure water doesn't get in and repair worn roof shingles.
5) Check foundation - seal up entries to keep small animals out.
6) Prevent plumbing freezing - drain your garden hose and if you leave your home for a trip make sure the heat is at 55 degrees.
Do these things and come spring you'll be happy with how healthy your home is!
-Ashley Ross
sales representative
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