What maintenance should I do before winter arrives?
By Bob Millaway, South Jersey Community Expert & REALTOR®
Have your furnace serviced, clean gutters, seal drafts around windows and doors, winterize outdoor faucets, and insulate exposed pipes in unheated areas. Store patio furniture, drain garden hoses, and trim tree branches that could fall on your home. Stock up on ice melt, snow shovels, and emergency supplies before the first storm.
Why It Matters
Winterizing your home before cold weather hits prevents the most common and expensive seasonal emergencies like frozen pipes and ice dams.
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