I recently had the opportunity to be on Real Estate Radio, broadcast throughout New England on WBZ Radio, AM 1030. What a great experience! I was specifically able to share with listeners key “Dos and Don’ts” on getting their homes prepared for winter including:

• DO: Clean out those gutters! Remember that year when everyone had ice dams? Don’t let that be you. Clean the gutters of pine needles, leaves and sticks so that water can flow freely as it moves off the house. Otherwise, it may pool, build up as the temperatures drop below freezing – and then you have the perfect recipe for ice dams.
• DON’T: Keep old space heaters. If you need a space heater, be sure it’s at least only a couple of years old. Too many fires start as a result of space heaters.
• DO: Check weather stripping on windows, doors and even electrical outlets for air leaks and get those sealed up before the worst of the weather sets in.
• DON’T: Lower your heat too much if you’re going on vacation. Avoid burst pipes by keeping your home at least 60 degrees – even while you’re away.
• DO: Make sure you’ve turned off the water spigots inside AND out. Turn the water off along the pipe, then go outside and open up the spigot before winter.

Interested in hearing more? Check out this video of my Real Estate Radio appearance!