As winter time approaches, homeowners are being reminded to take care of their homes by way of cleaning eavestroughs and replacing furnace filtersAs the winter season approaches, experts in both insurance and home repair are encourage Saskatchewan homeowners to start prepping their homes for the change of weather.
“The eavestrough system is an important one to keep the water away from your home, and if you don’t get that cleaned out and maintained before winter, it can’t do that job,” said Jeremy Pilon, SGI communications consultant. “Once that snow falls, you’re going to find that it gets frozen in place, and then it becomes hard if not impossible job to get rid of,” Pilon said.Pilon stressed that safety should come first for those taking the time to clean out their own gutters. Use gloves and a garden hose to flush out debris, and have a sturdy ladder. He also suggested hiring specialists.Another way property experts recommend homeowners to prep for winter is by checking their furnace filter.