Fall is the perfect time to start preparing your house for winter and the cold weather ahead. Here are a few things that you should be doing to make sure your home is ready for the changing temperatures.
- Clean Your Gutters Make sure your gutters are clear of leaves and debris so water doesn't pool and cause damage to your home.
- Test Your Smoke Alarm & Carbon Dioxide Detector They should be tested every 6 months to make sure they are still operating properly and are not too old (10 years is the lifetime of most smoke/CO2 detectors). A good rule of thumb is to test them whenever you change your clocks.
- Maintain Your Home's Heating System Make sure your filters are being replaced regularly and schedule a service check if you are due or haven't done one in a while. Make sure your heating system is ready to get you throu...
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