5. Service Weather-Specific Equipment

Drain gas from lawnmowers.

Service or tune-up snow blowers.

Replace worn rakes and snow shovels.

Clean, dry and store summer gardening equipment.

Sharpen ice choppers and buy bags of ice-melt / sand.

6. Check Foundations

Rake away all debris and edible vegetation from the foundation.

Seal foundation cracks to keep small animals from crawling under the house. Mice can slip through space as thin as a dime.

Inspect sill plates for dry rot or pest infestation.

Secure crawlspace entrances.