Tackle a few of these easy maintenance projects this weekend and you'll have a safer, more energy-efficient home year 'round.
Add another layer of attic insulation
Heat rises. And since the majority of homes built before 1980 are under-insulated, it rises through the ceiling, past the roof and into the atmosphere because of a lack of insulation in the attic. As a general rule, if you have less than 12 inches of attic insulation, you probably need more.
Clean gutters and spouts
Gutters and spouts clogged with leaves, nuts and other debris can cause damp or wet basements, cracking or sinking foundations and floors, and damage to vinyl siding and roofing soffits. In the winter, clogging debris will prevent ice and water from flowing properly and can lead to damaged or leaking gutters.
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Mar 15, 2010
A Little Preventive Maintenance
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