Here a list of some maintenance items to tend to in your home for this month:
- Detach hoses in case of freezing temperatures. Remove all paints, caulks and liquid materials from garage or garden sheds.
- Inspect weather-stripping around doors and windows and repair or replace if necessary.
- Set thermostats and automatic sprinklers for winter.
- Clean gutters after leaves have fallen. Make sure downspouts are in good repair.
- When setting clocks back to Standard Time, change batteries in smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.
- Check gauges on home fire extinguishers to ensure a full charge. Replace if necessary.
