With kids heading back to school and holiday decorations taking place of back-to-school items, it is only a matter of time before old man winter is upon us. Here are some home help tips to consider when packing away summer items.
- Clean the gaps between your deck boards.
- Check all weather strips and caulk around windows and doors.
- Clean your garbage disposal by grinding up cups of ice cubes.
- Pour a gallon of water down unused drains, including floor drains.
- Drain half of your water heater.
- Give your furnace a 24-hour test run.
- Clean out the gutters.
- Disconnect hoses from outside spigots.
- Drain spigots.
- Blow out irrigation lines.
- Take down window screens.
- Change the direction of the ceiling fans.
- Fire up the snow blower and give it a once over.
