Fall is Here-Time to Prepare Your Home for Winter! 

With the changing weather upon us, it is important to remember to perform proper seasonal maintenance on your home.  Up-keep and general maintenance are essential to the longevity and appearance of your house, especially if you are thinking of putting it on the market.

  1. As winter approaches:Check all of your doors’ weather stripping for a snug fit   
  2. Have your heater serviced annually for peak efficiency performance
  3. Check to see that fireplace dampers are shut when not in use; have your fireplace cleaned and inspected annually by a chimney sweep to help prevent an unwanted fire
  4. Look underneath your house for fallen or sagging insulation & re-secure pieces as necessary; also look to see if any heating ducts have come loose and if so, use duct tape to temporarily secure until a professional can assist you
  5. If you have an older house with storm windows, remember to adjust the screens and glass for colder weather protection; modern thermal pane windows benefit from engaging the locking mechanism as this will tighten the seal on closed windows.

With the high fuel costs every homeowner faces today, every little step to winterize your home is worth while.  While older homes offer a certain charm which cannot be duplicated in new homes, newer homes offer ease of maintenance and state of the art systems for comfort.  Which do you prefer?  View examples of both old and new, from a circa 1856 gem awaiting restoration to a lovely modern passive solar home and everything in between at http://www.greattrianglehomes.com/!