Homeowners Should Always<br />Check These Things in the Winter.<br />As a homeowner, it’s your<br />responsibility to keep<br />everything in your home<br />in top shape and ready for<br />whatever winter brings. .<br />Here are nine things that homeowners should<br />always take the time to check in the winter.<br />1. Make sure the pipes<br />in your home are properly<br />insulated and protected<br />so they’re more likely to be <br />able to handle the cold weather. .<br />2. Check and properly<br />seal air leakage points,<br />such as outlets, switches<br />and light fixtures. .<br />3. Make sure you have a<br />carbon monoxide detector<br />set up in your home.<br />4. Make sure your water pressure<br />isn’t too high, as it can harm pipes,<br />connections and appliances.<br />5. Winterize your summer<br />items, such as gas grills, pressure<br />washers and lawnmowers. .<br />6. Check the insulation in<br />your house to ensure no unwanted<br />guests have moved in.<br />7. Save on heating costs<br />by checking for air leaks<br />around your windows<br />and doors and sealing<br />if necessary.<br />8. Reverse your ceiling fans so<br />they run clockwise in order to<br />circulate hot air downward. .<br />9. Make sure you have a<br />survival kit together in case of a<br />winter storm power outage.
