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4 Ways to Winterize Your Home

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Nov 9, 2023

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Keep out the cold Check for drafts along windows, doors, vents, siding and shingles. Caulk any leaks, weatherstrip doors and windows, and seal exterior wood. CAA Members save 25% on Dulux paints and earn 3% in CAA Dollars<sup>®</sup>. Plus, save 10% on accessories.   Watch your water  Turn off the valve to outdoor water faucets, and then drain any liquid left in the hose and pipe that might otherwise freeze and burst.* Visit* https://caasco.com/insurance/home for more details.

  **Prep for snow removal ** Don’t wait until the first major winter storm to buy snow removal tools for your driveway and walkways. Make sure you have a durable shovel and rock salt. Or hire someone to take care of your snow removal.   **Going away? ** Leaving for more than four days? Turn off the main water valve and drain the pipes to avoid freezing. Consider installing a temperature-sensor alarm. And if you can arrange it, have someone check your home every day.

Winterize your home

Visit https://caasco.com/partners to find other CAA Rewards<sup>®</sup> Partners that can help with winter prep around your home.

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