Home Maintenance Guide

How Should You Prepare Your Home for Winter?

Before freezes, review heating, alarms, vulnerable plumbing, air leaks, drainage, outage supplies, and seasonal equipment.

Winter Preparation
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Winter Preparation

Be Prepared! Ensure you have the items you need for winter: sidewalk salt, shovels, etc.

Difficulty: MediumTypical cost: $151–$1,000Suggested frequency: YearlyPriority: High

What comes first?

Life safety, heat, frozen-pipe prevention, and supplies.

Should chimneys be inspected?

Fuel-burning fireplaces and vents need appropriate service.

How are drafts handled?

Use compatible seals without blocking ventilation or drainage.

What belongs in an outage kit?

Lighting, communication, food, water, medicine, and safe warmth.

Make It Easy to Remember

Turn this advice into a simple home-care routine.

Correct Home Care can email you when it is time and keep the important details handy when you need them.

General guidance reviewed against Ready.gov. Follow product instructions, local requirements, and qualified professional advice for your home.