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Winterize Your Home: Essential Tips for Homeowners
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This week on the Thoughts from the Crawlspace podcast, Jamie Miller, CEO of Gold Key Home Inspections, Inc., shares why winterizing your home is crucial to prevent damage and ensure comfort during the colder months. Jamie outlines key actions: removing hoses from outdoor faucets to avoid pipe He also shares why you should inspect your attics for insulation issues and seal any cracks in hard surfaces around your homes.
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Episode Highlights
- Winterizing your home is crucial to prevent issues like frozen pipes and leaks.
- Remove hoses from outdoor faucets to prevent water from freezing and causing damage.
- Cleaning gutters prevents ice buildup that could lead to structural issues or leaks.
- Check windows and doors for drafts and seal them for better energy efficiency.
- Inspect your attic for insulation gaps and signs of pest infestations before winter.
- Seal cracks in hard surfaces around your home to avoid further damage from freezing water.
Timestamps
(00:01) Intro to Winterization Tips
(00:50) Remove Hoses from Faucets
(02:22) Clean Your Gutters
(03:27) Check Windows and Doors
(04:38) Inspect Your Attic
(05:31) Seal Cracks in Hard Surfaces
(06:24) Check Your Roof
(07:58) Outro and Resources
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