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Home Maintenance Tasks: October                                                                                 
 

  • Detach hoses in case of freezing temperatures. Remove all paints, caulks and liquid materials from garage or garden sheds. Learn more about protecting your home from freezing weather...

     
  • Inspect weatherstripping around doors and windows and repair or replace if necessary.

     
  • Set thermostats and automatic sprinklers for winter. Clean gutters after leaves have fallen. Make sure downspouts are in good repair.

     
  • When setting clocks back to Standard Time, change batteries in smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.

     
  • Check gauges on home fire extinguishers to ensure a full charge. Replace if necessary
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