Sunday, October 23, 2011

Helpful winter preparation hints from BJGE

Just a quick note to thank you for your continued support over the years.
As we enter the fall and winter seasons please accept these helpful hints
and related links to maintain the safety of your home or office:

1) Winterize your external faucets
<http://www.ehow.com/how_5630644_winterize-outside-faucets.html>
http://www.ehow.com/how_5630644_winterize-outside-faucets.html

2) change batteries in your smoke alarms and check carbon monoxide
detectors

3) change the filters on your heating/air-conditioning system

4) if your heating system has a humidifier, turn it on now and set it
on medium

5) check your gutters in two weeks and remove leaves and limbs

6) stock up on Ice melt and salt for your walkways and driveway

7) check flash light batteries and locations

8) keep a blanket, ice/snow scraper, water and emergency kit in your
vehicle

9) follow these safety tips if you have young kids
<http://www.aap.org/advocacy/releases/decwintertips.cfm>
http://www.aap.org/advocacy/releases/decwintertips.cfm

10) winterize your home
<http://homebuying.about.com/od/buyingahome/qt/92607_WinterHom.htm>
http://homebuying.about.com/od/buyingahome/qt/92607_WinterHom.htm

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