It feels like the summers are becoming shorter and the winters
longer, once more again, we say this every year, and it may
simply seem that way as we get older. However, winter is just
around the corner, so it’s time to start out thinking about
winterizing your home. Some things can wait, while others cannot.
1.) Garden hoses may be broken if left exposed to the cold,
therefore start considering storage places. in addition, if you have
freeze proof spigots, hoses have to be uncoupled to permit the
water to properly drain from the spigot to stop freeze and bursting
the line.
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2.) Cover outdoor spigots with insulated covers as an added
measure to prevent freeze.
3.) Lawn sprinkler/irrigation systems should be drained to stop
damage to the system.
4.) Crawl space vents can have to be closed or covered to keep cold
air out of the crawl space. In warm weather, of course, the vents are
opened to reduce moisture buildup which can result in mould and
mildew issues, to not mention moisture attracts insects in particular
certain termites.
5.) Have your heating system checked before you would like it.
Heating and air conditioning service firms experience high demand
for services during the first cold snap of the season, ...
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