Sign-In Register Compare My Account My Wish List HOME SPECIALS ABOUT US CONTACT US HOW-TO-VIDEOS BLOG Home Blog Seasonal Winter Maintenance Checklist for Around the House Posted: December 19, 2019 Categories: Seasonal, Around The House, Winter Author: Alice Squires Winter Maintenance Checklist for Around the House Image by Jill Wellington from Pixabay As the colder months begin to settle in take a moment to make sure your home stays comfy all season long. Indoors Check your windows and doors for any air leaks or cracks and get them sealed. Inspect the insulation around your home. Add some insulation if needed. Reverse your fans. Hot air rises so reversing the fans will help push the hot air down into the living space. Check your water heater for proper insulation and if you haven’t done any routine maintenance on it during the year now might be a good time to do so. Give your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors a test and replace the batteries. Give your entryway a look over and prep it for the cold and wet winter beating it’s about to take. Wet boots and winter coats can have a harsh impact on your entry flooring. Think about putting waterproof mats down. Insulate light switch covers and sockets --- an often-overlooked area of the home where cold air finds its way in. Test your sump pump. Once all the snow that has fallen starts to melt, you’ll want to make sure this important device is functioning correctly to keep water out of your home. Indoor/Outdoor Protect your water pipes. Disconnect outside water hoses and use proper insulation to help prevent freezing. Think about any exposed water pipes that need extra insulation and do this now before it becomes a problem. Get your chimney cleaned and inspected. Check your fireplace for any potential risks and take care of these problems now before the dead of winter hits. Don’t forget about any outdoor plants that can be brought inside. Put plants in an area that will get adequate sunlight if needed and away from air drafts. Outdoors Look around at the trees in your yard, have any dead or dying ones? Go ahead and remove those now. Trim tree limbs, especially those that if they came down in a winter storm could cause any home/property damage. Clean out your gutters. Gutters filled with debris won’t drain correctly which can cause snow and ice to build up, potentially leading to damage. Check your roof. While you’re cleaning those gutters give your roof a good look over. If you spot any loose shingles, go ahead and replace those now. Protect outdoor furniture. Don’t just leave your outdoor furniture out in the elements. If you don’t have a spot in a garage or shed, then put a tarp or waterproof cover over patio furniture to help keep it protected. Install storm windows and doors. Storm windows and doors help provide an extra layer of insulation and protection from the cold and snow. ← Previous Address: 542 East Steve Wariner, Russell Springs, KY 42642 Call Us At 270-866-3447 Click Here To Email STORE HOURS Mon - Fri_6:30am - 4:30pm Sat_______6:30am - 12:00pm Sun_______Closed FOLLOW US ACCEPTED PAYMENTS Copyright © 2020 Hubbard's Building Supply Inc All Rights Reserved.