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2024-01-09
Get Ready for Winter with TruBlue's Expert Guide

The brisk cold is right around the corner, and it's time to think about prepping your home for those chilly months. At TruBlue, we're all about helping you create a warm, safe, and comfortable space for you and your family. This season, we've put together something special for you – a comprehensive Winter Home Maintenance Flyer that's easy to download and packed with all the information you need.

Our flyer isn’t just a list of tasks; it's a complete guide designed to navigate you through the essential steps to winter-proof your home. Whether it’s the interior warmth you're concerned about or the exterior protection against the harsh weather, we've covered it all in an easy-to-follow format.

Inside Your Cozy Haven: Our flyer guides you through simple yet effective steps like reversing your ceiling fans for better heat distribution and inspecting windows and doors for drafts. We also touch on the importance of regular HVAC checks and the safety of smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. These small steps can make a big difference in keeping your home cozy and energy-efficient.

Protecting the Outside: When it comes to the exterior, our flyer provides useful tips on installing storm windows, managing garden hoses, and the significance of chimney cleaning and tree hazard checks. We also emphasize gutter and downspout maintenance, crucial for preventing water damage during winter.

Ongoing Maintenance and Vigilance: Winter home care doesn't stop at setup. Our guide includes tips for ongoing maintenance and vigilance to keep your home in top condition throughout the season.

Check out our checklist of items!

Annual Tasks

Interior 

  • Reverse ceiling fans
  • Inspect windows and doors for cracks
  • Inspect attic insulation
  • Inspect exterior wall pipes
  • Get HVAC inspection
  • Check smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors
  • Test your sump pump
  • Put AC window units away

Exterior

  • Put up storm windows
  • Drain and store garden hose
  • Get your chimney cleaned
  • Check for tree hazards
  • Screen intake vents
  • Clean gutters and downspouts
  • Remove debris from the roof
  • Store patio furniture away
  • Set out snow removal equipment

Ongoing Tasks

Interior

  • Reverse ceiling fans
  • Inspect windows and doors for cracks
  • Inspect attic insulation
  • Inspect exterior wall pipes

Exterior

  • Monitor roof for damage
  • Keep large piles of snow off your home
  • Put salt/sand etc. on walkways
  • Maintain snow removal equipment
  • Keep walkways/driveways clear

Be sure to download this invaluable resource. It’s your go-to for ensuring your home stands strong against winter’s challenges.

Click here to download the TruBlue Winter Home Maintenance Flyer

And remember, if you need a helping hand with any of these tasks, the TruBlue team is just a phone call away. We're here to assist you with all your winter home maintenance needs, from simple fixes to more extensive preparations.

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Don’t let the winter blues catch you unprepared. Download our flyer today and step into the colder months with confidence, knowing TruBlue has your back!