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TIME TO WINTERIZATION YOUR LAKE HOUSE

tech <p>TIME TO WINTERIZATION YOUR LAKE HOUSE</p> <p><b>Seasonal cottages take a little more effort but some of the below apply to year-round homes. Prepare a checklist! Here are a few basic items you want to look at.  </b></p> <ol> <li>Drain all the water pipes and add RV antifreeze: Including - dishwasher-washer - water heater - toilets - hot tub - well pump - filtration system</li> <li>Unplug all the appliances and open the refrigerator door.    <img alt="" src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/files.usmre.com/5832/blog/2017-03-29%2022.17.08.jpg" style="width: 300px; height: 201px; float: right;" class="featured"></li> <li>Turn off all un-necessary breakers.</li> <li>Remove all food.</li> <li>Inspect the roof with some binoculars</li> <li>Close all gaps in the foundation, doors, windows, and siding.  Mice are crafty.</li> <li>Clean the gutters</li> <li>Winterize lawn mowers and outboards and put gas saver in any gas tanks.</li> <li>Your home needs to look lived in, have the driveway plowed and ask a neighbor to drive in and out of it giving it that lived in look.</li> <li>10. Turned the heat down to 55 or 60</li> <li>11. Double check to make sure all windows and doors are locked when exiting.</li> <li>12. Put your cable/internet on vacation mode if possible. </li> <li>13.Don’t post your plans on social media or post while you are away! </li> <li>14. Don't forget to cover outdoor furniture and boats. </li> </ol> <p><i>If you have any interest in purchasing a New Hampshire lakefront home Lady of the Lake Realty has been in business since 1999 and we have exhaustive knowledge of the lakes.</i>  </p> <p><b>Call Lady of the Lake Realty at 1-888-737-5550, e-mail at info@nhlakesrealty.com or visit our websites to view lake homes in New Hampshire at www.nhlakesrealty.com to begin your search</b></p> <p><b>Contact Carl Sack or Paula Hinckley both NH Lakefront Specialists  #nhlakesrealty</b></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p>

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