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Winterizing your Home Exterior Checklist

By Mel Dorman, October 1, 2020

– Fill any cracks or crevices in your foundation to prevent any further water penetration.
– Have your fireplace cleaned and inspected by a professional. Build up in a chimney is highly flammable.
– Clean your gutters! Water is not your homes friend. This can be a great time to address any additional grading that may need to be done around your home.
– Remove any foliage thats up against your siding. Cut any branched that hang over your roof. Not only for safety, this will also save you time come spring on gutter cleaning.
– Turn your sprinkler system off and disconnect hoses from any exterior faucets

Mel Dorman

Broker | OR & WA

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Ten years ago, Melissa was living in a slum in Kolkata, India, helping over 200 women escape sex trafficking by providing alternative work at a social business...
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