--- title: Get Ahead of the First Freeze description: Get your home winter-ready this October with essential tips to prevent costly damage from the first freeze. 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October is a great time to walk around your home and take care of a few small things that can help prevent bigger—and potentially expensive—problems later. Disconnect and store garden hoses, check outdoor faucets for leaks, clear leaves and debris from gutters, and look for gaps or cracks around windows and doors that may need fresh caulk or weatherstripping. It's also a good time to make sure water is draining away from your foundation and that exposed pipes are properly protected. A little preventative maintenance now can go a long way toward keeping your home comfortable and protected once winter weather arrives. **Quick Tip:** Take a few photos as you walk around your property. 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