3 Tasks for Your Winter Home Maintenance Checklist

1. Prep Your Pipes 

Prepping your home for winter needs to happen in autumn, but if you didn’t, you need to do it ASAP. Especially when it comes to your pipes. Shut off all faucets and valves, and drain any outdoor piping, like sprinkler systems, before the temperature drops; putting away any outdoor hoses and wrapping socks around outdoor faucets.

2. Keep Out The Critters 

Take a tour of your property, seeking out any cracks that might let a critter sneak inside. Seal any openings with spray foam or steel wool

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3. Fall-Proof Your Space 

• Floors: Scan your floors for fall risks. Look for clutter, slippery stairs, and loose rugs. Add sticky padding to prevent slips. 

• Activities: What does your daily routine look like? You might need grab bars in the shower or a second handrail by the stairs. 

• Lighting: Is your home bright enough to see any potential hazards? “A well-lit home can help [you] avoid tripping on dining table legs, floor planters, and out-of-sight power cords,” Biddle says. 



• Leaving: Examine your porch and outdoor paths. Are any broken steps or overgrown shrubs that might trip you up when leaving your home?

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