Home Repairs Before Winter

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When preparing your home for the winter months, you need to fix the flaws while the weather is still warm. Your house may be in good shape, but even the smallest flaws can quickly escalate into a major and costly problem when the colder months start. Finding all the little repairs around a house can be an overwhelming project. If you don’t know where to begin, start with these home repairs before winter comes around.   Have Your Furnace Checked Heating technicians will check your furnace and calibrate the system so it will run in perfect condition during the winter months. Furnaces are expensive to replace, and you should schedule a furnace tune-up every year before winter as preventative maintenance to extend the life of your furnace.   Caulk and…
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Time to Winterize your Home

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As cold weather approaches, it is important to take a few preventative measures to protect and winterize your home for the chilly months ahead. Winterizing the inside and outside of your home can be done relatively inexpensively and could end up saving you money on energy bills, too.   Winterize the Outside of Your Home Here's a checklist for winterizing the outside of your home. Pick a weekend to winterize before it gets cold. Clean your gutters in the fall and check them before winter. Prepare your lawn for the winter. Drain the gas from your lawnmower before storing it. Gas up your snowblower. Put your outdoor furniture away for the season or cover it with tarps. Put your grill in the garage or cover it for the winter. Disconnect…
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