Inside:
- Reverse Ceiling Fans (They should rotate Clockwise)
- Block Leaks around Windows and Doors
- Replace or install weather stripping under entry doors and around windows
- Caulk inside and out, where necessary
- Replace Batteries in Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors
- Use a window insulator kit
- Wrap Pipes and Insulate Water Heater
- Insulate Attic
- Replace Furnace Filters
- Inspect Fireplaces, Wood Stoves and Chimneys
Outside:
- Rake Leaves
- Trim tree branches and clear brush
- Clean the gutters and the roof
- Drain hoses and blow out/drain sprinkler systems
- Clean leaves, dirt, pine needles and other debris from between boards of wooden decks and around the foundation of your home
- This thwarts mold and mildew growth
For further reading, we recommend
“A Checklist for Winterizing and Weatherproofing Your Home” by Karie Fay (2012).
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Sources:
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Beuerlein, Karin. “Fall & Winter Seasonal Maintenance Guide – Midwest.” HouseLogic, 2012. Web. 9 September 2014. <http://www.houselogic.com/home-advice/maintenance-repair/fall-winter-seasonal-maintenance-guide-midwest/#.>
Caruso, Iyna Bort. “ Winter Preparation Checklist.” Bob Vila, 2014. Web. 9 September 2014. <http://www.bobvila.com/articles/502-winter-preparation-checklist/#.VBcRifldV8F>
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Solomon, Christopher. “10 ways to winterize your home – now.” MSN Real Estate, 2014. Web. 9 September 2014. <http://realestate.msn.com/article.aspx?cp-documentid=13107899>
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“Your Home’s Fall Checklist.” Better Homes and Gardens. Meredith Corporation, 2014. Web. 9 September 2014. <http://www.bhg.com/home-improvement/maintenance/weatherizing/your-homes-fall-checklist/>