Tips To Get Your Home Ready For The Holidays

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The “most wonderful time of the year” is rapidly approaching, and for most of us, that means the busiest. While you may be getting ready to shop until you drop, cook lavish feasts, and spend time with your loved ones, don’t forget about your home and the cold that is coming. Here is a list of items to help you get your home ready for the holiday and winter season.

Check and install new smoke detectors – Make sure to put new batteries in all smoke detectors, and ensure they are working. If not, have them replaced. House fires happen more often in the winter months. Make sure you are protected.

Clean and inspect the fireplace, and bring in firewood – It’s going to get cold. Make sure you have the chimney inspected and cleaned before using the fireplace this year. Stock up on firewood and store it in a dry place. Make your home a warm and cozy place to stay.

Repair or replace roof – The last thing you need with a house full of people is a leaky roof. Have a new roof put on or replace loose shingles. Keep those winter elements out of your home.

Deep clean - Make sure to clean all appliances, like ovens, microwaves and refrigerators, to prepare for all the feasting. Also, Great Aunt Shirley will probably notice the dust on the baseboards. Make sure you get those too.

Clean and repair downspouts and gutters - Remove any twigs, leaves and other debris that would prevent proper drainage, and then flush with water. Consider installing a gutter guard as well.

For assistance with any of these projects, reach The Anne Arundel Home Services Company at www.annearundelhomeimprovementcompany.com or 410-589-2819.

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