Friday, December 5, 2008

Home Winterization Tips

Indianapolis Area Realtors Matt and Becki Borushko, have compiled a list of fall maintenance tips for your home. Fall is a great time of year...changing temperatures, beautiful trees, cool dry air. Fall is also a very important time of year for some annual maintenance that can save you thousands of dollars. Here is the list:

Gutters: Clean leaves from your gutters and make sure the gutters are draining properly. An improperly draining gutter could lead to ice damning and roof leaks.

Hoses: Remove all hoses and any attachments from the hose bibs including splitters. Removing all hoses and attachements will allow self draining hosebibs to properly drain and wil prevent a broken water line.

Furnace Filters: Change your furnace filters and consider getting your HVAC system serviced. A simple repair now can save you thousands in the long run. Contact our team for a great local referral!

Windows and Doors: Check the seals around your entry doors and windows. The seal around the door leading into your house from the garage often gets torn from usage. Also check the caulking around all of your windows. Use a cold windy day and you'll be able to easily detect areas that need attention.

Vents: Adjust your vents for the winter. Remember heat rises so open your first floor vents the most. Also close vents in any unused rooms to lower your energy bills.

With over 15 years in the industry, we have a fantastic list of top notch contractors for your home. We have proven contractors for general maintenance, roofing, landscaping, painting, plumbing, mortgage lending. We would be happy to provide you with a referral...just ask!
If you need a home so you can take advantage of these tips, we can help. Simply contact us via our website www.mattsellsindy.com or by email at matt@mattsellsindy.com

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