Whether you love winter in Wisconsin or wish you could head south, you’ll soon be grabbing that shovel and building snow people. Avoid costly repairs, stay safe and be ready to get warm and cozy with these tips.
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Test, replace batteries in smoke detectors and carbon monoxide devices.
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Seal leaks around doors and windows.
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Check roof for missing, damaged or loose shingles. (Be careful up there!)
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Insulate your attic
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(especially in those beautiful old homes).
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Drain outdoor faucets and hoses, shut off water to outside spigots.
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Inspect and clean chimneys and fireplaces.
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Clean and repair gutters.
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Clean leaf, yard waste. Check City of Madison yard waste pick-up schedules.
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Reverse ceiling fans.
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Service snow blower, find your shovels, clean out and reorganize your garage.
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Add salt to a bucket for slippery spots, walkways and steps.
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Sharpen skis and ice skates and dust off boots!
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Tune up heating system and winterize air conditioner.
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