Winter Home Maintenance Checklist

Each Winter you want to make sure your home is up to date and protected.  At The Wooden Post we know how important your home is.  Not only is the place you come home to every night and spend time with family, it is an investment, one you need to protect.  One of the most typical problems we find in homes in Wisconsin is routine maintenance is not performed.  If you do not keep on top of things they eventually spiral out of control and a small project becomes a large one, costing you more and leaving you frustrated.  The Wooden Post has put together a list for all four seasons.  The list is small but should be followed.  Please check everything on this list and repair as soon as possible.  Of course we can help, however many of things listed below are simple and you can do them yourself.  If you cannot we can do the work for you.

• Turn on and test gas fireplaces
• Hang “seasonal” lighting
• Check all pipes to prevent freezing
• Set floor registers and grills to maximize airflow
• Tighten handrails and grab bars
• Check appliance cords, plugs and fixtures for damage or overload
• Test GFCI’s for functionality and safety
• Home safety check: trip hazards, loose carpet, loose steps, concrete, hanging & wires, slippery surfaces, holes, splinters, etc...
• Check all faucets and sinks for leaks and drainage
• Run and check garbage disposal
• Tighten door handles, hinge screws and towel racks

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Contact The Wooden Post

Phone: 920.251.1126
Fax: 866.779.2708
Email: tim@thewoodenpost.net

Or contact us by mail:

The Wooden Post
235 East Scott Street
Fond du Lac, WI 54935