The time has changed, but not the “To Do” list

The time has changed, but not the 

“To Do” list

We are back to Standard time & got our first taste of snow – just a dusting, but an indication of what’s to come!  So now is the time to take care of all those cold weather things you thought you could ignore for a while (and this weekend is the perfect time). 

For your car: 

Put the Ice scraper/brush in the vehicle NOW (hopefully you won’t need it soon, but do you really want to find yourself searching for it (or worse yet, using your credit card to clean the windshield after work one day)???

Consider installing winter grade wiper blades (you probably need to replace them anyway)

Inspect your tires & battery – winter is hard on both & most auto supply places can test the battery for free – and if needed install a new one!

Watch where you park – Tree branches can fall under the weight of snow & fall on your car!

Have windshield chips repaired BEFORE they spider out – chips are usually repaired for free (most companies waive the deductible) but replacement will incur a deductible!

 

For your Home:

Disconnect hoses & turn off the water supply – if temps drop the line could freeze & burst!

Clean (or schedule) gutters – clogged gutters can force water into your home!

Have your furnace cleaned & checked – you really don’t want that repair when the temps drop!

If you have a fireplace – have it cleaned & Inspected – chimney fires are very dangerous!

Check Smoke & CO2 detectors & replace batteries (or the unit) if needed.