This morning we were surprised to find seven inches of fresh snow. It 'too early for all that, and my heart is still down to find the fight, hats, gloves, pants and snow corresponding to each of my children, before you throw them out the door for school. As far as I'd like to deny it, winter is coming.
Here is a checklist for homework autumn and winter maintenance to prepare at home (and your family) for cooler temperaturesfirst.
Exterior:
Scrape peeling paint and apply your paint stick coatings, finishes, and fences.
Check the status of your platform and wearing a waterproofing sealer if necessary.
Check weatherstripping on your doors. Repair.
Check caulk around windows. Repair.
Clean and store patio furniture.
Cleaning and storing your bicycles, tricycles and outdoor toys.
Wash all windows inside and out.
Remove, clean and store summer screens.
Install stormWindows and doors.
Check roof for damaged or missing shingles or flashing problems. Repair.
Clear gutters and inspect downspouts.
Check walkways and driveways for cracks or other damage. Repair.
Locate snow removal tools: snow shovel, plows and snow blowers. Make sure they are ready to go.
Lawn and garden:
Turn off sprinkler systems and winterize or insulate exterior faucets and water lines.
Drain and store garden hoses.
Fertilize andreseed your lawn.
Prune trees and shrubs.
Remove annual.
Cut perennials.
Raking leaves.
Inside:
Schedule a cleaning and inspection of the heating system.
Check your fireplace and chimney. Call a professional chimney sweep if necessary.
Perform seasonal maintenance on hot water heating.
Schedule a professional carpet cleaning.
Clean and inspect dryer hoses and exterior dryer vents.
Change furnace filters and schedule,Change filters every month during the winter. Monthly changes filter can really help to reduce energy costs.
Check your air ducts. You call to a clean channel, if it was a few years from your ducts professionally cleaned. If you changed your furnace filter frequently and the lines have been cleaned recently, simply remove the covers and inside registered yet.
Skip to bed warm. Replace with cotton flannel. Add warmer layersBeds.
Make sure your family with everything you need for the cold winter months are equipped with gloves, hats, boots, snow pants, warm socks and coats.
Check the batteries in your smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors.
Check your fire extinguishers.
Talk about family safety plans and escape routes. Review the "meeting place" in the event of a fire in the house to make sure that everyone knows what to do and where to go.
Check your attic to make sure thatalways cool, fresh air and there was no evidence of condensation.
Check the attic vents.
Prepare your home for a power outage. Check the batteries in your flashlights and make sure they are easily accessible. Also, make sure to obtain a stable supply of food, a manual can opener and a traditional telephone or cell phone with cable are available.
Car:
Make sure your tires are adequate for the winter in your area.
Check the battery.
ControlAntifreeze levels.
Make wiper fluid in your car, and an ice scraper and brush, covers, cables, first aid kit. If you live in an area where you expect extreme winter conditions, you will also want a tow rope, shovel and a bag of sand or cat litter to help keep the tires to gain traction on icy roads.
