11/05/2021
Don’t forget to complete these items before the Maine winter hits! ❄️
Fertilize your lawn - If you want to keep your lawn looking great in the spring and summer, you need to prep for fall and winter. Roots are still active when the grass isn't growing, so applying fertilizer will prevent winter damage.
Drain outdoor faucets - Drain and disconnect all garden hoses from outside spigots to prevent any water freezing. Not doing this can result to pipes bursting.
Check for drafts - Heat loss through windows is responsible for 25-30 percent of heating energy use, according to the U.S. Department of Energy. But it doesn't have to be that way, because weatherstripping is simple and probably the most cost-effective way to keep heating costs down.
Change smoke detector batteries - Once a year you should be checking to make sure all smoke detectors and carbon monoxide devices are working.
Fix paved driveway cracks - When water gets into cracks it freezes, expands, and can make the crack even bigger. Using concrete crack sealer, fill it up and be done with it.
Test winter equipment - Hi, I'm here from the future, where your snow blower isn't working and you're stuck inside and can't get your car out to buy a new one. Seriously, just check it all now and make your life easier later.
Clean out/repair gutters - If they're clogged, you can end up with a flooded interior and damaged exterior. So clean them, and if necessary, replace them.
Service/clean heating system - Fall is a great time to have your heating system cleaned and repaired if necessary to prepare for the coming heating season.
Bring outdoor furniture inside - Yes, your furniture is outdoor furniture. No, that does not mean you should test the label by leaving it outside through hurricane-like weather and snowstorms. Bring it in or cover it with tarps to protect it from the elements.
