- Clean your gutters and redirect downspouts away from your house
- Shovel snow away from doors and entries
- Caulk/re-caulk your windows and doors
- Seal windows to improve efficiency
- Turn off water main valve if leaving for long trips
- During a cold snap, turn off hose bib, consider installing an indoor valve
- Check your sump pit and pump; battery backup system
- Clean your dryer vent and surrounding laundry area
- Check your electrical system
- Have a friend or neighbor check your house while you travel