- Clean and store outside items: patio furniture, umbrellas, children's summer toys and other items.
- Wash exterior windows.
- Check caulk around windows and doors and re-caulk if needed.
- Inspect outside doors and garage doors to make sure they close tightly. Install weather-stripping or door thresholds if needed.
- Touch up paint on house trim, hand railings and decks. Remove flaking paint, prime bare wood and paint.
- Drain and store garden hoses. Install insulating covers on exterior spigots. Have sprinkler systems blown free of water.
- Check gutters and downspouts. Clear leaves and other debris if necessary. Here in Minnesota consider installing heating cable to prevent ice dams.
- Have chimneys and flues inspected and cleaned if necessary.
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Outside The House
With a few warmer days of Fall left, you still have time to finish preparing the outside of your home for winter. Here are some tips and suggestions before cozying up inside your home during the snow and cold.
Labels:
deck remodeling,
exterior remodeling,
outdoor living
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