Preparing for winter’s 300+ inches of annual snowfall and freezing temperatures helps protect your home from damage and heat loss plus makes life easier. Best to take these steps before the first snow…
- Detach all hoses from hose bibs and connect the hose ends together.
- Close all crawlspace vents.
- Shut and lock all windows.
- Have your furnace serviced and change filters. Plus buy extra filters for mid winter changeout.
- Order and stack firewood and cover. Sticks left under snow will play havoc with a snowblower.
- Stake driveway for plowing. Plowing contractors often do this as part of their agreement.
- Store all outdoor furniture and umbrellas under a deck, in garage, or crawlspace. Best not to simply cover and leave out. Just the weight of snow can cause damage plus it makes shoveling more difficult.
- Place a snow shovel near front door, on each deck and one in your truck. I like using a “Snohoe” to remove snow from cars.
- Equip your car with ice scraper, blanket, warm hat, warm gloves, and shovel.
- Clean carpets. People are indoors and windows are shut. Best to have cleaner air.
- Put away summer toys and bring out winter’s fun.
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