Temperatures are dropping and we want you to be prepared, here’s a list of things you should consider for “Winterizing” your home.
Indoor Winterizing
- Get HVAC/furnace serviced
- Replace furnace filter
- Check weather stripping on doors
- Caulk around windows
- Get firewood supply ready for wood burning fireplaces
- Have your chimney cleaned
- Check smoke detectors
- Check carbon monoxide detectors
- Drain your hot water heater… you can improve the efficiency by 50%
- Exchange summer and winter clothes
Outdoor Winterizing
- Clean out gutters and downspouts
- Clean and store or cover grille
- Clean and store kids outdoor toys e.g. balls, water table, kiddie pools etc.
- Clean and store bird houses
- Cover air conditioning unit
- Stain or re-stain fences
- Drain garden hoses and store for the season
- Turn off water valve or insulate exterior spigots
- Fertilize the grass with a Fall/Winter fertilizer mix
- Check outdoor lighting and replace bulbs
