5 Steps to Last-Minute Home Winterization:

Time to Winterize!

It’s getting colder every day. Is your home ready? If not, don’t worry; we’ve got you covered. Just follow our handy list of the top 5 steps to last-minute home winterization. Your home will be ready to stand strong against those frigid wintry winds in no time.

1. THE YARD

Clean & cover
• Outdoor air conditioning unit
• Outdoor furniture (or store indoors)
• Lawn & garden equipment & supplies
• Empty gasoline tanks
• Reseal deck
• Trim or remove tree branches
• Rake, aerate and mulch lawn

2. CHECK WINDOWS & DOORS

• Ensure all shut properly
• Inspect for drafts, cracks, or holes
• Recaulk & apply weatherstripping as needed
• Replace screens with storm windows (as desired)
• Replace faulty windows & doors with new, high-efficiency models

3. CHECK THE ROOF

• Inspect for torn, broken or missing tiles or shingles, holes, or other damage
• Clean & check gutters
• Call roofing professional immediately if major problems found

4. HVAC MAINTENANCE

• Change filters
• Schedule professional check-up & cleaning
• Never run heater lower than 55 degrees.

5. PLUMBING TLC

• Check all exposed pipes for adequate insulation
• Drain the sprinkler system
• Shut down the pool
• Open cabinet doors and turn faucets to a slow drip during freezing temps

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