A little bit of home maintenance before winter sets in can save a lot of unecessary repair costs so its worth spending a few hours checking over your home to see if anything requires attention. Outside the home : - Remove all debris and leaves from gutters, downspouts and grids. Check paving and driveways for cracks and repair as necessary to avoid frost causing more damage. Clean paving and driveways of leaves and moss to prevent slips and falls. Check fencing panels and posts are in good condition and have been treated with a wood preserve. Repair any loose or missing pointing … [Read more...]