The winter
months can be difficult for homeowners as they face increased utility usage and
weather conditions that can cause damage to the home. Kiplinger.com recently posted a slideshow
advising of 15 ways to prepare your home for the winter. Their suggestions include:
·
Tune
up your heating system
·
Reverse
your ceiling fan
·
Steps
to prevent ice dams
·
Check
your roof for damaged, loose, or missing shingles
·
Caulk
around windows and doors
·
Clean
the gutters
·
Divert
water
·
Turn
off exterior faucets
·
Drain
your lawn – irrigation system
·
Mulch
leaves when you mow
·
Prepare
your mower for winter storage
·
Wait
until late winter to prune trees and shrubs
·
Test
your sump pumps
·
Clean
chimney and vents
To view
Kiplinger’s entire slide show: http://www.kiplinger.com/slideshow/real-estate/T029-S001-12-ways-to-prepare-your-home-for-winter/index.html
