November Events and Activites

• Have chimneys and stovepipes inspected and cleaned.
• Have heating appliances cleaned and serviced.
• Inspect snow blower and take maintenance steps.
• Install snow stakes.
• Check weather stripping around doors and use caulk on openings or outlets around pipes, foundation, windows, etc.
• Check batteries in smoke and carbon monoxide detectors and alarms.
• Check your roof for missing shingles, shakes or damaged metal. Check around roof vents also.

Now, on to that water system:

• Disconnect outside hoses from water spigots and store them away. Drain irrigation system.
• Put foam rubber insulation around hot and cold water pipes to increase efficiency.
• In empty houses, set the thermostat at 55 degrees … this applies to vacationing homeowners as well as tenants when they leave!
• If you are a second homeowner or if you are heading out for a long vacation, consider turning off your water completely when you leave. Open all faucets and flush all toilets to empty the excess water from lines and tanks. If you want to be extra cautious, you can also pour antifreeze in the drains and toilets.