Getting Prepared for Fall

With the shorter days in fall come the longer nights, and more time to look at your home as an opportunity.

Before it gets too cold, we would like to suggest some tips for getting your house safe, from both thieves and Mother Nature.

Keep in mind that fire happens most often in winter, so replace your batteries frequently. Also, replace your alarm ever 10 years.

Trim bushes outside your home, so that your home is visible, and there are no hiding spots.

Insulate your pipes, as they can freeze over the winter.

Clean your downspouts and eavesdrops, so that you can avoid winter flooding.

Finally, to deter thieves, consider using light timers, giving the impression of an active home, even when you are out.