Change the batteries and test all smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.
Service and clean all heating systems such as furnaces, wood fireplaces, and pellet stoves before the heating season begins. This should be done by a qualified and experienced professional.
Clean out your dryer vents to prevent dryer fires.
Check your vehicle’s tire pressure and plan to exchange tires for winter grade or studded tires.
Rake and dispose of leaves and safely trim overhanging branches that could pose a hazard during winter weather.
Clear roof gutters free of leaves, pine needles, and other debris to ensure they will work properly and to help prevent ice and water back up.
Prepare for snow removal. Mark your driveway boundaries, culverts, or other plowing hazards with tall stakes.
Clean out your dryer vents to prevent dryer fires.