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Winterizing Your Home

A checklist of home tasks to finish before winter. Tick items off as you go.

What this tool does

A checklist of home tasks to finish before winter. Tick items off as you go.

How to use

  1. Work down the list and tick each item as you finish it.
  2. Ticks are saved on this device, in your browser, so they are still there when you come back.

What this checklist covers

The list has 3 groups and 10 items.

  • Outside (4 items): Clean gutters and downspouts; Check roof for damage; Trim tree branches; Store outdoor furniture
  • Inside (4 items): Seal windows and doors; Insulate pipes; Set ceiling fans to the winter direction, if they have one; Service heating system
  • Safety (2 items): Test carbon monoxide detector; Stock emergency supplies

Tip: Start with the outdoor jobs while the weather is still mild. Ticks are saved on this device.

Limitations

  • This is a general list. It does not know your home, climate or heating system.
  • It does not replace a professional inspection of heating, roofing or electrical systems.
  • It does not cover how to do roof, gutter or tree work safely. Use a qualified tradesperson for work at height or anything you are unsure of.
  • Ticks are saved only in this browser on this device.

FAQs

Q: Does it suit every kind of home?
A: No. It is a general list. Apartments, older homes and different climates may need other tasks or may not need some of these.
Q: Does it say how to do each job?
A: No. It lists the jobs only. Use manufacturer instructions or a qualified tradesperson for the work.
Q: Are my ticks saved?
A: Yes. They are saved in your browser on this device and do not follow you to another device or browser.
Q: How do I reuse it next year?
A: Press Uncheck All under each group, or untick the items one by one. Clearing your browser data for this site also removes the saved ticks.

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