The winter months are quickly approaching. Follow these quick tips to have a warm and cozy season in your home.
Roof repairs: If you can safely get onto your roof to inspect for missing shingles or other factors that may lead to a leaky roof, now is the tome to do it! If not, call a professional and have them take care of the rooftop work for you.
Seal it off: Inspect doors and windows to ensure that the weather stripping is in good condition. Consider adding plastic film to your windows. This will do an amazing job of keeping your house warmer and cozier.
Hot stuff: Make sure that your heating and ventilation system is in good working order. Clean out accesible ducts and replace filters where necessary. Have your system serviced annually.
Chimney sweep: Creosote, a black substance that builds up in the chimney when wood is burned, can cause chimney fires. Inspect your chimney for creosote and call a chimney sweep to keep your fireplace safe and functional.
Gutter check: Now is the time to clean out those rain gutters again. If you want to do it yourself, make sure that you can safely access the gutters and then scoop out any debris, blast the drains clean with a high-powered hose and repair any leaks you may find along the way. (What? You don't have rain gutters? Get some installed pronto!)
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