The complete home maintenance fall and winter to-do list

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As the cold weather sets in, we’re all gearing up to cozy up indoors or have a winter of adventure. In either case, the last thing you want to worry about is replacing broken home equipment, dealing with drafty, inefficient windows and doors, or scrambling to fix things that break down unexpectedly.

By investing in your home maintenance to-do list now, you can prevent expensive replacement costs later. And rather than tackling everything at once, here’s a list to prioritize what to do from the autumn through to the winter.

First, look at the items you should check around your home in the fall.

And here’s what to do around the house before winter:

In addition to checking your home and ensuring it runs efficiently through the winter, you should also check your home insurance policy to make sure it is covering your biggest investment properly. With CAA Home Insurance¹, you can get Home Equipment Breakdown Coverage² to help protect your electronics such as personal computers and appliances including kitchen and laundry, heating and cooling systems, and more. CAA also includes Service Line Coverage² for protection from losses or damages caused by underground service lines that run from the street to your home. And if you ever need it, their policy includes CAA Legal Coverage³ at no additional cost. Giving you unlimited access to a Legal Helpline for confidential general legal assistance and information over the phone relating to any personal legal problem.

Now, the repairs, maintenance, and replacements can all add up. However, CAA Members have the distinct benefit of saving 10 %⁴ on CAA Home Insurance. Bundling can earn you more savings. Bundling CAA Auto and Home Insurance¹ together can mean savings of 10% on your auto Insurance and up to 12.5% on home Insurance for a total discount of up to 22.5%, plus get complimentary CAA Tire Coverage¹.

Speak with a licensed CAA Insurance Agent to review your home insurance policy and ensure you have all the coverage you need. Call 1-888-308-4701, or get an instant quote online today.

¹ Auto and Property Insurance and CAA Tire Coverage are underwritten by CAA Insurance Company.
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⁴ To qualify for the discount, you must be a current CAA Member in good standing (CAA Membership dues paid in full by membership expiry date). CAA Everyday Members maximum savings on auto Insurance is 5%.
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