From its headquarters in Plano, Texas, Pathlight Property Management oversees the maintenance of all Home Partners of America’s homes. While Pathlight Property Management is in charge of home management and repairs, all homeowners can play a significant role in maintaining their homes.
Proper home maintenance includes preparing your home for the harsh weather that comes with the arrival of winter. How do you prepare your home for winter? Start by checking all the exterior door handles, locks, and deadbolts in your home to make sure they're working properly and fit as tightly as possible to keep out the cold. Also, check the insulation and weatherstripping around all doors and windows and repair as needed.
Next, look after your home's plumbing system. Shut off and drain any outdoor faucets before the first freeze, and also drain irrigation systems. Insulate any pipes that are near outside walls or close to crawl spaces to insure against freezing. If you have a generator, have it serviced and stock up on fuel and motor oil.
When things indoors are okay, go outside. Buy a roof rake to clear any ice dams that might accumulate on your roof during winter. Service your snow blower and then make sure your shovel is in good shape. You’ll need one to clear the snow from stairways and other awkward spaces.
