(NAPSA)—As we settle into winter, we look ahead to lower temperatures and spending more time indoors. Whether you live in the North, South, East, West, in the mountains or near the beach, it is important to prepare your home for the winter months. Check out the Winter Prep Checklist below for tips: Cool Climates *Caulk and weather-strip doors and windows *Install storm windows or cover windows with plastic from the inside *Insulate any water lines that run along outer walls to protect from freezing *Verify that snow-removal equipmentis operating eClean and check chimneys and fireplaces Change thefilters in your furnace andboiler Clean the gutters Warm Climates * Inspect window screens Check ventilation throughout the home Check windows and doors for air leaks Service heating system and inspect air-conditionerfilters *Look for signs of sun damage to the exterior of the home Whether you are preparing for snowfall, the rainy season or simply turningoff the air-conditioning and enjoying a reprieve from the summer heat, don’t forget about another crucial element of preparing your homefor the win- ter: your household water. Culligan water helps make everything taste better, from your hot cocoa to morning coffee to meals. Culligan water filtration systems provide better-tasting drinking water for your family and guests. When you spend more time inside in the cooler months, water usage tends to go up. You are preparing more meals, hosting parties, entertaining out-of-town A whole-house water treatment system can mean a better home environment for you, your family and gueststo enjoy. guests, and washing extra dishes, linens and laundry. So as you are running down your winter prep checklist, scheduling an appointment with your local water expert to perform a quick maintenance test on your water treatment sys- tem is a great idea. Don’t have a whole-house water filter system but would like to take a step toward improving the quality of your household drinking water? Consider a professionally installed undersink water treatment system. It can help improve the taste of your water by reducing chlorine, sediment and other possible contaminants. If hard-water scale or other water issues impact your home, your local water professional, the Culligan Man, can help with that, too. The Culligan Man can test the water in your home, share knowledge of your local water issues and recommend a whole-house water treatmentsolution. Finally, if you do happento live in a colder climate, your local Culligan water professional may also provide a service you might not be aware existed. In select markets, Culligan dealers provide home delivery of salt for your watersoftener and for deicing. No morelifting heavy bags of salt in and out of yourcar. So when you’re running through your Winter Prep Checklist this year, don’t forget to check off your Culligan Man.
