Germania Today | Winter 2021

essentials checklist Winterization

Winterizing your home: • Cover your outdoor hoses, pipes, and faucets. • Have your heating system inspected and clean filters and vents. • Inspect your windows and doors to make sure they are properly sealed and cover any holes with a durable caulk or weatherstripping. • Look for cracks in and around your walls and seal them with caulk. • Inspect the roof, clean gutters, and trim trees away from your roof and windows. • Inspect attic and replace any damaged insulation and seal cracks as needed. • Turn off and drain the water from your sprinkler system. • Protect plants and landscaping by relocating or covering with bed sheets or quilts. Winterizing your vehicle: • Make sure your tires are properly inflated. • Check your tire tread with the “penny test” by inserting a penny between the treads with Lincoln’s head facing down. If the treads cover his head, you are good to go. • Keep up with your routine brake maintenance. • Take a few minutes to inspect your wiper blades and replace them if needed. • Replace wiper fluid with low-temperature fluid. • Check engine coolant and antifreeze levels. • Keep your gas tank full to avoid a buildup of condensation. • Test your battery. Most auto supply shops can test your battery for free.

Winter roadside emergency kit:

• Flashlight and batteries • Spare bulbs for headlights • First aid kit

• Simple tool kit • Reflective vest • Hazard lights, cones, or triangles

• Umbrella • Gas can • Jumper cables

• Lug wrench and jack • State and local maps • Rain poncho • Extra coat • Emergency blankets

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