October 2013
The Reporter
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Fall Home Improvement
Home Winterizing Checklist: Ways To Stay Warm And Save Energy This Winter (BPT) - Fall means colorful leaves, apple cider and cooler temperatures. It also means winter's on its way, so now is the time to winterize your home. Improve your home's comfort and energy efficiency with a home energy audit. Making energy efficiency upgrades identified in a home energy audit can save 5 to 30 percent on your monthly energy bill, according to Energy.gov.
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If you would rather perform your own walk-through, this checklist can help you prepare your home for colder weather:
Exterior home maintenance tips * Clean those gutters. Remove leaves and debris, then flush your gutters with water. This will help prevent clogged drains and reduce the potential formation of ice dams, which can cause excess water to get backed up and seep back into the house. * Clean your window and patio door screens and put them into storage. Better yet, consider investing in Pella Rolscreen products that roll out of sight when not in use, keeping them cleaner and eliminating the need for seasonal storage. * Install storm doors. Storm doors help insulate your home against drafts and strong winds. * Clean the tracks of patio doors and windows. Use a dry paintbrush to loosen dirt and debris and then vacuum to remove.
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