Sitting outside this morning enjoying the nice day, I noticed the trees are changing colors. Which is a sign that winter is coming soon.So here is a list of things to be done around the house to get it ready for the winter
- Have your furnace checked out by a professional, have the ducts cleaned and buy enough furnace filters so you can change them every 30 days.
- Check or install Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors.
- Prepare your fireplace by cleaning chimney to remove soot and creosote. Make sure there is a cap or screen on the top of the chimney to keep birds and rodents out. Inspect damper for proper opening and closing. You should always have a working fire extinguisher on hand.
- Prepare equipment, get the summer tools ready to be stored for winter and have the winter tools ready for the ice and snow. Have ice melt salt or sand on hand.
- Inspect the doors and windows, replace any cracked or missing caulk. Repair any weatherstripping. Any cracked or broken glass should be replaced. Install storm windows.
- Check the foundation, rake any debris away from the foundation. Seal all cracks and make sure no rodents can get in, crawlspaces should be secured.
- If the roof has any singles missing they should be replaced. Make sure the weather can not get in around the flashing. Clean the gutters and downspouts.
- Insulate exposed plumbing pipes. Make sure you are aware of where the main shut off is in case of an emergency. Drain all garden hoses. Leave heat on at least 55 degrees if you leave your house for any extended period of time.
- Prune trees, move potted plants inside, seal deck and driveway. Plant any spring bulbs you may have.
- You should always have an emergency kit ready. Something that can get you by if you have to go without heat, food and water for any period of time.
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