With the winter coming, it’s time to prepare! Here are some tasks that you can ask your handyman to work on so that you can have peace of mind in the colder months.

1. Ensure your heating unit is prepared for the cold winter. You don’t want to try and start it up when you need it, only for it not to be working as you’d like. Early service can prevent you from encountering a big problem.
2. Check and replace your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. It’s easy to forget about these warning signals. But remember, house fires are severe problems because of heating, fireplaces, and more. Having your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors working to the best of their ability can keep you and your family safe. 
3. Check your pipes. If you live in an area where cold weather can get pretty severe, you want to be sure you check your pipes before the weather shifts. Water can freeze within your pipes, expand, and cause a significant burst. 
4. Prep your home for a storm. Storms can be severe and cause significant damage to your home. Have your handyman check and repair window sills, doors, your roof, and any other place susceptible to damage from a storm.
5. Consider weather stripping. Ask your handyman if they can check your windows and doors for air leaks. Air leaks can let the cold in and your hot air out, causing you to use your heater more often and work harder. Weather stripping and caulking are good fixes! 
6. Be sure your roof is free of holes. As it rains, you may experience leaks that can cause more damage than you’re prepared for. Many leaks lead to water damage, mold, and several more problems.
7. Repair gutters and clear them. If you need your gutters repaired, now is a good time to do so. Broken or clogged gutters can cause water to back up onto your property and cause significant water damage.
8. Check your insulation. Insulation can keep your home nice and comfortable throughout the winter, so be sure to ask your handyman to give it a look and ensure there are no worn or missing areas. 
9. Check the ceiling fans. If you have ceiling fans, you may not have known this: you can reverse the direction they spin. Have your handyman change it so that it runs clockwise and pushes heat down towards you. 
10. Repair any broken decks, stairwells, or steps. Anything that can break further with a storm should be repaired to prevent further damage and keep you and your family safe. 

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