- Clean and store any patio furniture, umbrellas, kids toys, pools, etc. You don't want it lying around, and it will most likely rust, break or otherwise get ruined in the winter weather.
- Check caulk around windows and exterior doors to make sure everything is air-tight. You don't want any of that cold air slipping in!
- Clean gutters & downspouts of leaves & debris. You don't want ice or snow piling up in those gutters and ripping them to the ground!
Have your chimney cleaned & inspected for safety before you start using it again. - Winterize your sprinkler system if you have one. Remove all hoses from outdoor hose bibs to prevent pipes from freezing. Put the hoses in a climate-controlled environment.
- Remember to plant your spring bulbs beginning now for beautiful tulips, daffodils, irises and other colorful buds.
- Now is the perfect time to also plant blooming mums. Plant in a pot to tune up the color in your drive, or plant hardy mums in your flower bed for recurring blossoms every fall!
- Rake the leaves out of your yard, so your grass has fresh air to grow in the Spring!
- Change your furnace filter and vacuum out dust & lint if needed.
JK
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