Home Maintenance To Do's for the month of December

Winter is coming (officially it is December 21st). While holiday festivities flood our calendars there still are a few critical items homeowners should take care of, inside and out. If you do not have enough time to complete the tasks below, check out the service offerings at The Home Custodians and we will gladly complete them on your behalf.

Our top DECEMBER HOME MAINTENANCE TASKS as follows:

1. Before freezing temperatures set in, shut off outdoor valves and drain the faucets. If needed, insulate outdoor faucets with a cover for added protection. Garden hoses should also be disconnected and drained.
2. Wipe down outdoor furniture, stack and store to protect it from the elements.
3. Put up holiday decorations.
4. Check all windows and doors for cold air drafts, add weather stripping or door sweeps where needed.
5. Check and clean all indoor air humidifiers.
6. Clean and vacuum dryer ducts.
7. Check fire extinguisher pressure, restock batteries and lightbulbs.
8. Reverse the flow of ceiling fans, pushing the warm air down
9. Double check your attic and install insulation if needed.

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