12/11/2025
**Winter is around the corner — here’s a quick checklist to protect your home and avoid costly surprises:**
• **Service your furnace** to ensure it’s running efficiently before the temperatures drop.
• **Clean gutters and downspouts** to prevent ice buildup and water damage.
• **Check windows and doors** for drafts and seal any gaps to keep heating costs down.
• **Protect exterior pipes** and disconnect hoses to avoid freezing and burst lines.
• **Test smoke and carbon monoxide detectors** as heating systems run more often in winter.
• **Stock up on essentials:** ice melt, shovels, and emergency supplies.
