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Tips on preparing your home before winter in Minnesota

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Published  November 24, 2024 3:38pm CST
Winter Weather
FOX 9

Getting your home, car ready for winter in MN

Winter is right around the corner in Minnesota. FOX 9's Babs Santos has tips on how to prepare your car and home.

The Brief

    • A local Minnesota handyman gives tips on how to prepare your home before winter sets in.
    • Clean gutters: Remove leaves and debris to prevent blockages and drainage issues after fall.
    • Seal entry points: Check for and seal small holes around the property to keep mice and pests out
    • Prepare water systems and furnace: Shut off outdoor water, inspect the furnace's igniter and gas lines, and perform maintenance before winter.

(FOX 9) - As temperatures fall this week, Ghassan Hussein of A and G Handyman is reminding homeowners to winterize their homes.

Hussein says this starts with some attention to your gutters, "[they] need to be cleaned after fall, because it accumulates leaves from trees and that blocks [the] drain," Hussein explained.

Next, Hussein says to turn to your outdoor water systems, "Most houses they have in their basement or utility room a switch where you [should] shut the water off," Hussein said.

While inside the home, Hussein says to take a look at your furnace’s igniter and gas lines, to see if they are in need of a cleaning.

"The furnace usually needs maintenance, especially before winter," Hussein said.

After you’ve made sure your home is ready to keep you cozy this winter, you’ll want to take a few final steps to keep out any uninvited guests.

"Small mice can sneak into [your] house. I suggest to check all around the property for small holes or anything that needs to be filled," Hussein finished.