Getting your home ready for winter

The leaves are turning bright colors and the days are getting shorter, that can only mean one thing, winter is right around the corner. Getting your home ready for winter is something that most homeowners start to think about as soon as the weather starts getting colder.  Martin Insurance Team in Evergreen Park, IL is a full-service independent agency that takes the time to get to know their clients. 

Clean gutters

Once all the leaves have fallen from the trees, it is time to clean the gutters. This is a job best handled by a professional but if you must climb a ladder yourself, never do it alone. Having a spotter provides the extra pair of eyes you need to make sure you don’t get hurt.

Chimney inspection

Nothing is quite as romantic and warming as a fire in the fireplace. Hanging stockings on the mantle at Christmas with a fire crackling is a scene familiar to most people. Before any of this can happen you need to make sure that your chimney is in good repair and cleaned. Hiring a chimney sweep will get the job done. 

Change the batteries

Twice a year it is time to change the batteries in your smoke detectors and carbon dioxide detector. Carbon dioxide is a danger in the winter when the house is closed up and the air can’t escape. 

Plug the leaks

It’s time to check all the places where you are losing heat. Heat costs money and letting it escape is like throwing dollar bills into the fireplace. Check the windows and doors for cracks. Be prepared with caulk and weather stripping. 

These are just some of the ways that you can get your home ready for winter. If you are prepared to discuss your home insurance needs, at  Martin Insurance Team in Evergreen Park, IL we are here to help. Give us a call or visit our office for a free quote.