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Why not use Turning Back the Clocks as a reminder to do these important homeowner’s steps as well?? Here is a handy list we have compiled of some helpful tips to keep your home in the wonderful condition you want it to remain in!

• Sinks, shower & Tub – check the grout
• Range Hood – check and clean
• Fridge – Test door tightness (use a dollar bill and pull it out of fridge after closing the door on it)
• Clothes Dryer – check on vents and hoses for lint
• Plumbing – Check for leaks on supply lines and toilets
• Electrical – test and reset all ground fault circuit receptacles, check all extension cords
• Smoke & Carbon Monoxide detectors – Check batteries
• Weatherstripping & Windows – Check all caulking for separations and cracks – perhaps re-caulk
• Water heater – Remove water heater residue following the manual
• A/C – shut off, clean and cover until Spring
• Heating – Have the system serviced
• Garden – Plant new trees and lay sod / trim branches and shrubs / Winterize perrenials, clean annuals out / turn off sprinklers
• Roof & Gutters – Clean off and check for damage