October Home Care

• DIY:         Travis Perkins,   Big Bathroom Shop
• Gardening:  Crocus   Suttons,   Thompson & Morgan   Keen Gardener   Gardening Direct
• Stores:   Coopers,   PRC Direct,  BargainFox
• PC'S & Appliances:   CurrysPCWorld   PRC Direct
• Garden Buildings:   Sheds,   Greenhouses
• Books:   Home and Garden Bookshop,  Gardening,   Harpercollins,   Waterstones

PREPARE FOR WINTER

• Clear any leaves covering drains.
   
• Check gutters are not blocked with leaves, bird nests or grit from roof tiles. Clear any blockages.
   
• Secure or replace any loose roof tiles.
   
• Prune and cut back nearby trees to reduce the risk of falling branches.
   
• Check external woodwork and window frames and ledges for rot. Repair and repaint during dry spells this month.
   
• Repair gates and fences to protect against damage from storms.
   
• Check your damp course is free. Clear away any debris or piles of leaves that may bridge your damp course.
   
• Check the timer on your central heating is working properly.
   
• Fit lagging to your pipes, tanks and cisterns to prevent freezing.
   
• Make sure your loft insulation is thick enough and in good condition.
   
• Check and fix any dripping taps.
   
• Make sure you known where your main stop cock is, so you can shut off the water supply if there is a flood.
   
• Locate your fuse box and ensure you have spare fuses.
   
• Make sure you know how to switch off the mains supply if necessary.
   
• Keep a torch and batteries in an easily accessible place.

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