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Showing posts with label firewood. Show all posts
Showing posts with label firewood. Show all posts

Wednesday, August 24, 2016

September Home Maintenance Tasks




Every month, we share easy tasks you can do to keep your home in tip-top shape all year long.  So here are a few simple tasks you can do in September to prepare your home for cool fall weather!

Check Gutters -  Take a few minutes to make sure your gutters are clear.  With rain and falling leaves, gutters will be working overtime.  By making sure theyre clear now, youll avoid water damage later on. 

Clean The Dryer Vent - Lint accumulating in the dryer vent can cause a house fire.  A couple of times per year, unplug the dryer and thoroughly vacuum the area around the dryer vent and hose.  Remember to check the outside vent too! 

Gather Firewood - Will you be burning a wood stove or fireplace this winter?  Start gathering up firewood now and save yourself from the task when its cold outside. 

Get Ready For Autumn - Now is a great time to start planting some fall flowers.  Mums and pumpkins make a great addition to your front porch! 


Save On Home Insurance - Homeowners Insurance is an important part of protecting your belongings.  To make sure you have the best coverage, call us today for a free, no obligation quote.  

Wednesday, October 28, 2015

Preparing Your Home For Winter Freezes




With winter arriving soon, now is a great time to prepare your home for freezing temperatures.  Use the checklist below to give you ideas for keeping warm, preventing fires, and saving money.

  • Have your furnace inspected and serviced by a professional at least once a year.
  • Have chimneys and vents cleaned and inspected.  (Built up creosote is the leading cause of chimney fires!) 
  • Stock up on dry, seasoned wood for the fireplace or wood stove.
  • Check the condition of your fireplace screen.  Is it in good condition and secure?
  • Get a covered metal container ready to dispose of cooled ashes.  (And keep it at least 10 feet from your home.
  • Review fireplace safety with your kids!
  • Make sure all portable space heaters have an automatic shut-off and are kept at least 3 feet away from anything that can burn (like bedding). 
  • Test all smoke alarms and carbon monoxide alarms! 


Follow these tips and your home will be ready for winter and safe from fire hazards.  If youre concerned about protecting your belongings, give us a call to review your home insurance policy today!