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First American Home Warranty 101: Winter Home Maintenance Checklist

The holidays are the perfect time to get the family together for some much-needed bonding time. We at First American Home Warranty suggest that before you have company over, you should ensure that your home is prepared for the winter. After all, you don’t want your home appliances and systems failing when you have guests over. Here are some of the things you should go over before the holidays in a few weeks:  Draft-Proof Your Home Do you feel the chill in the air? Your doors and windows may not be properly sealed, allowing in cold air and moisture. This can increase your heating bill, too! Thankfully, there are numerous ways to  handle drafts . Weatherstripping, installing sweeps, applying foil stripping and foam insulation, and window films are just some of them. We at First American Home Warranty recommend that you handle this drafty situation as soon as you can.  Be the Perfect Hose  Unless you need it, your outdoor water supply should already be ...