Real Estate Winter checklist:

1 – Service furnace/boiler.
2 – Clean gutters.
3 – Drain sprinklers/water spouts.
4 – Service wood burning chimney.
5 – Weather strip drafty windows & add door sweep.
6 – Change to programmable thermostat (if not done already).
7 – Change air filters.
8 – Clear soffit vents to prevent ice-damming.
9 – Purchase roof rake for areas prone to ice-damming.
10 – Trim back branches that overhang home.
11 – Have shovel and sand/salt for stairs, walkway, and driveway.
12 – Remove and store window screens.