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It is that time of year again to address fall house maintenance in preparation for the winter months. We hope the following information will be helpful!

Sprinkler System Winterization
If you have a sprinkler system and need some help with winterization or leaf removal, please contact the following landscapers:

• Todd Reed Prime Cut Landscape 970-227-0215
• Ben Roesler Roesler Landscaping 970-232-5378

Snow Removal
Note that the City will charge you for removal if you don’t have sidewalks cleared within 24 hours of end of snowfall. Any of the landscapers listed above along with Ethan Nesch 970-214-5570 or Cutting Edge 970-224-0398 can help take care of your needs.

Furnace
Please also make sure to replace your furnace filter and consider having your furnace serviced. Perform a test run prior to use and clear all obstacles from vents.

Alarms
You may also want to double check your smoke alarm batteries and carbon monoxide alarms. The following are some reputable HVAC contractors to help:

Pipes
The evenings have cooled considerably just this week so don’t forget to unhook your exterior hoses and consider an insulated cover for the hose bibb(s). Frozen pipes are a nightmare! Wrap pipes that run through unheated spaces-crawlspaces, basements or garages with rubber sleeves or fiberglass insulation.

Gutters & Roof
Make sure roof gutters and downspouts are clean! Check roof flashing for leaks and address any missing shingles. Trim tree branches away from roof. Contact the following handy workers for help: Wes Baumgartner 970-227-2245, Maria Goransson 970-556-2970 or Laurie King 970-231-1876.

Chimney & Fireplace
If it’s been a few years, schedule a chimney sweep. You should also schedule an inspection at the beginning of every season to make sure there are no foreign objects lodged in the chimney. You can buy a protective cap with a screen to keep out objects and rain.

Insulation & Windows
Consider adding insulation to the attic. If you go into the attic and you can see the ceiling joists, you know there isn’t enough insulation because a ceiling joist is at most 10 or 11 inches.
Install storm windows to add an extra layer of protection and warmth. Consider budgeting to update windows a few at a time or purchase a window insulator kit.

Reverse Ceiling Fans
You can reverse the direction of your ceiling fans to push warm air downward.

We have an extensive list of valuable contacts that can assist with any of these items and more. We are always interested in adding additional reputable contractors if you have someone you would like to refer, just let us know! Enjoy the fall weather!! Please contact us if you or anyone you know is thinking of selling or buying. We appreciate your business and referrals very much.