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Winter Home Maintenance Guide

prepare your home for winter

As the warm seasons come to an end, it’s time to prepare your home for the cold weather ahead. Taking the time to winterize your home can keep you safe, comfortable and even help you save money! Check out our home maintenance resources to get your home in tip top shape for winter.
Image of a home amid the colors of fall.
Fall Home Maintenance Tips
As the weather turns cooler and the seasons start to change, a warm fall day is the perfect time to prepare your home and winterize. Check out our handy fall maintenance checklist
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A white man with brown hair and closed-cropped beard wearing a blue shirt is installing a smoke detector on a white wall.
5 Ways to Prevent House Fires
There are many potential causes of house fires. Learn more about house fire prevention and how to keep your property and your loved ones safe.
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A homeowner mows their lawn for the last time in the autumn, before winter hits.
Winter Lawn Care Tips
Fall is the perfect time to get your lawn ready for the cold months ahead. Check out our tips for prepping your lawn for the winter and you’ll reap major benefits come spring
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Cleaning house gutters.
How to Clean Your Home's Gutters
Clearing debris from your gutters protects your home in a number of ways. But what’s the best way to clean your gutters and how often do you need to do it? Take a look.
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man weather stripping his window for winter
Tips for Winterizing Your Windows & Doors
Keep that chill from creeping in by winterizing your windows and doors. We’ve come up with some quick and easy tips for sudden cold snaps and longer-term solutions for hibernating all winter long.
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cozy wood fireplace
Fireplace Safety Tips for Winter
There’s nothing quite like a cozy fire on a cold night. But fireplaces come with a big responsibility. From creosote buildup in the chimney stack to stopping sparks from escaping, there’s a lot to keep in mind. Our fireplace safety tips let you enjoy the season with peace of mind
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Frozen spicket
How to Prevent Frozen Pipes This Winter
Nothing can bring your holiday joy to a halt faster than a burst pipe. But don’t worry — we’ve put together a list of tips that’ll help you prevent your pipes from ever getting close to freezing temperatures.
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A sump pump in the basement of a home during the winter season.
Sump Pump Winter Maintenance
Your sump pump keeps your basement dry during the rainy months — but when colder weather comes around, it’s your turn to help it out. Check out our tips for keeping your sump pump in great shape over the winter.
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