12/20/2014
10 Tips to prepare your home for winter:
1. Remove outdoor hoses to avoid pipe bursting
2. Change furnace filters to avoid damage of the furnace fan and lower your utility costs
3. Shut off the water supply to your sprinkler system and clear off the lines
4. Make sure the attic insulation is sufficient
5. Clean the exterior glass to avoid streaking
6. Make sure that all soil and gravel in the crawl space are covered plastic v***r barrier that is sealed with a tape
7. Clean gutters and downspouts and make sure that runoff water drains at least 6 feet from the foundation
8. Clean and inspect the chimney by the certified chimney sweep company
9. Seal cracks on driveways, walks, and concrete patios with a quality silicon caulk to avoid cracks widening after winter
10. Caulk around all exterior windows and door frame to avoid high utility costs
