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8/31/2009 - It’s hard to think about the winter without getting the blues, and soon enough most of us will be spending more time indoors as the temperature drops. Just don’t forget that the changing seasons also take a toll on your home. “The fall is an excellent time to make your home ready for the long winter ahead,” said Jerry White, executive vice president of Coldwell Banker King Thompson. “This is especially true when your home is on the market and critical buyers are walking through your front door.” Here are three ways to prep your home for winter: · Leafy things. Those breezy tree-lined streets soon create the rustling leaves of fall, which can clog gutters and clutter your walkways and patios. Keep walking areas swept and collect lawn debris well before first snowfall. Leaf guards keep gutters empty and easier to maintain. · Warm it up. Check working fireplaces for loose mortar and debris before setting the first fires of winter. Have heating systems inspected and stock up on filters for regular changes throughout the season. · Seal of approval. The winter months with their snow, ice and salt do the most damage to driveways. Protect yours by caring for any cracks and holes before the freeze sets in. Also check for drafty doors or windows that allow heat to escape. Replace seals where needed. Across Ohio, Coldwell Banker King Thompson and Coldwell Banker West Shell have 21 offices and over 1300 sales associates serving central Ohio, greater Cincinnati, northern Kentucky and southeastern Indiana. The companies are part of NRT LLC, the nation’s largest residential real estate brokerage company. NRT, a subsidiary of Realogy Corporation, operates Realogy’s company-owned real estate brokerage offices. For more information, please visit www.kingthompson.com.
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