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 Cleaning Tips Fall is here and just as spring cleaning helps us shed the winter doldrums, we have a few autumn chores that make it easier to welcome Old Man Winter — and maybe save a little money on home energy bills, too - Prepare to let the sunshine in during winter's short days by giving the outsides of your windows a spotless cleaning. Don't forget to clean the screens! Screens collect dust and dirt that can be easily removed with the dusting-brush.
- You probably don't think much about the gutters on your house until you see vegetation trickling out of them, but with a bit of maintenance, they do a lot of work for you. Gutters keep water away from your house, reducing the chances of water damage to your siding, windows, doors and foundation. You'll know gutters and downspouts are overdue for a de-clogging when water runs over them during a rain storm
- Old, cracked window caulking can be blamed for about 10 percent of heat loss in your house. Re-caulking windows and doors will seal air leaks, and while you're already caulking take the opportunity to prevent water damage around your home by applying some around faucets, bathtubs, pipes and other plumbing.
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