Here's a top ten list of before-winter to-dos, from Tara Aronson:
- Seasonal view: Clean your windows before winter sets in.
- Cold cure: Caulk around windows.
- Second line of defense: Put up storm windows and doors.
- And finally: Check insulation around doors and windows.
- Help with the hose: Get your kids to help you drain and store garden hoses.
- Closet case: Tidy up closets and store summer clothes.
- If it’s time to set the clocks back: It’s time to change smoke alarm batteries.
- Guest prep 101: Launder and iron linens.
- Guest prep 102: Clean crystal, china and silver.
- Top brass: Shine up brass doorknobs and other metallic objects throughout the house.
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