10/13/2026
❄️ Is your home ready for winter?
A little maintenance now can help prevent bigger problems once temperatures drop.
Here are 14 tasks worth checking off before winter arrives:
🔥 1. Have your heating system serviced
🏠 2. Check your roof for leaks or damage
🍂 3. Clean your gutters
🪟 4. Inspect window seals
🧰 5. Check exterior caulk and weatherproofing
🌡️ 6. Change your HVAC filter
🔥 7. Have your chimney or fireplace inspected and cleaned
🚨 8. Test smoke and carbon monoxide detectors
🧺 9. Clean your dryer vent
🚰 10. Shut off and drain exterior water lines and hose bibs
🐭 11. Check for pests and seal possible entry points
🌳 12. Inspect trees for dead or hazardous limbs
💧 13. Test your sump pump
🧊 14. Stock up on ice melt and winter supplies
💡 The takeaway? A few preventative tasks now can help protect your home, avoid unexpected repairs, and keep everything running more smoothly through the colder months.
📌 Save this checklist so you can work through it before winter.
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