Preparing Your Maine Home for Winter: A Simple Checklist

❄️ Preparing Your Home for Winter: A Simple Checklist

Maine winters are no joke — whether it’s your first season in your home or your fifteenth, a little preparation goes a long way. Taking time now to get ready can help you avoid costly repairs, keep your home comfortable, and make sure you’re not stuck dealing with surprises when the temperature drops.

Here’s a quick, homeowner-friendly checklist to get you started:

Outside:

• Clean gutters and downspouts to prevent ice dams and water damage.

• Disconnect hoses and shut off exterior water valves to avoid frozen pipes.

• Inspect your roof for missing shingles or weak spots that could let in moisture.

• Trim back branches near your home or power lines before snow and ice weigh them down.

Inside:

• Change your furnace filter and schedule a professional tune-up to keep things running efficiently.

• Check insulation around doors and windows to prevent drafts (and lower your heating bill).

• Test smoke and carbon monoxide detectors — it’s a quick step that could save lives.

• Reverse ceiling fans to push warm air down and circulate heat more evenly.

A few simple steps now can make a big difference all winter long. And if you’re thinking about listing your home in the spring, these updates help your home show better when the snow finally melts.

Need a hand getting things done? We work with trusted local vendors— people we know, use personally, and confidently recommend to our clients. From roofing to furnace maintenance, we can connect you with reliable professionals who’ll take great care of your home.

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