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Heres a look at six home maintenance tasksto do this fall.

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you might change your filters and check that your furnace and thermostats are working well.

Be sure to check around your water heater for any signs of problems.

Look for Air Leaks

see to it your money isnt going right out the window this winter.

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Feel around those windows and doors to check for air leaks.

They can easily crank up your energy bills when the warm air goes out oncold winter nights.

You might need to replace some trim, use caulking on windows or improve the seal on some doors.

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Check Your Chimney

Your chimney may also be a place for cold air leaks.

You should have chimneys and fireplaces serviced and inspected each year.

This means shutting down the entire system, not just turning off your sprinklers.

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You could hire a professional or try doing this yourself either way, its not too pricey.

Protect the Pipes

Thishome maintenance taskfor fall could possibly save you thousands of dollars.

Thats because a burst pipe can lead to a huge bill.

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