It’s hard to believe that, with Halloween this week and the upcoming time change, that the fall season will soon be coming to a close! Before we know it, we’ll be celebrating the holidays and cozying up in our Lake Nacimiento homes for the winter season.
If you haven’t already done so, now is a great time to think about winterizing your Oak Shores or Heritage Ranch home! These necessary tasks will help keep your home in top condition and ensures your home is fully prepped for the changing weather.
Here are a few of my top tips and local resources you’ll want to use as a checklist!
1. Winterize your boat.
JR’s Boat Repair (house calls) 805-239-5619
2. Clean gutters and house vents.
Bugz-B-Gone 805-472-9172
3. Give that list of honey do’s to a handyman
Jeffi Killion, Licensed Contractor 805-340-1835
4. Trim branches to lighten trees prior to heavy winds during storm season
Whit’s Turn Tree care 805-462-9958
5. Clean chimneys and dryer vents
Pro-Clean 805-239-2410
Chimney Doctor 805-466-1442
6. Make sure outside pipes are insulated
Dave at South County Plumbing 805-472-2173
7. Turn water off and/or keep thermostat set warm enough to prevent indoor freezing temperatures
8. Cover patio furniture, barbecue, etc. or store for winter
9. Move garbage cans into garage or covered area so they do not blow away
10. Stock candles, flashlights and fresh batteries for those occasional power outages
11. Once the rains start, adjust or turn off your auto drip and sprinklers
12. For roofing needs, call:
Mid State Roofing 805-462-0553
13. Service heating systems and change filters
Chaparral Heating and Cooling 805-239-3545
14. Check smoke alarms and change batteries. You are now required to have a carbon monoxide detector in your home.
15. Check fire extinguishers
16. Consider cleaning carpets
North County Carpet & Upholstery 805-239-9355
17. Deactivate satellite TV if you can to reduce your cost to $5.00/mo.
DIRECTV 800-494-4388
Dish Network 888-284-7116
18. Check and make sure all windows are securely closed
19. Order fireplace wood
Britt Davis 831-596-6587
If you don’t currently own a home on Lake Nacimiento, but have been considering buying a home in Oak Shores or Heritage Ranch before the holidays; don’t delay! Feel free to contact me today to learn more about the Lake Nacimiento Real Estate market and view homes that are currently available!
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