How to Update and Prepare Your Home’s Exterior Before the Minneapolis Winter Hits

We’re almost through fall here in Minnesota, which means that another Minneapolis winter is right around the corner. This is an important time for homeowners when it comes to exterior home maintenance. When the snow starts falling and the temperatures drop, maintenance becomes harder to do. By doing these simple things, you will be sure to be ready for the cold weather that is in the near future.

• If you haven’t already done so, roll up all of your hoses and turn off the faucets outside. You want to ensure that the hoses are emptied and then put up for the winter. Make sure they’re well drained before you coil them for storage.  Turn off any water that is running outside and then cap faucets in order to protect the pipes from freezing during the cold weather.
• Repair any siding, windows or roofing that needs it. You should do a thorough inspection for damages around these areas. If you find small problem areas – fix them now before they become larger. The cold weather can damage these areas far worse than they already are.
• Clean out all of your gutters. You need to make sure the leaves and debris are removed from the gutters before the snow falls. Leaks and having backed-up water can be a problem if the gutters are blocked and snow melt is not able to go anywhere but pool in one place. This leaves the exterior structure of your home in jeopardy and can even result in major damage.

If your roof, gutters, siding or windows need to be repaired or replaced before the harsh weather of winter sets in, call Window Outfitters today to get an estimate. We are able to fix these home exterior problems before they become large, costly ones. Our exterior home remodeling company in Minneapolis, MN is able to take care of all these needs.

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