- Clean gutters and downspouts regularly to avoid clogging and exterior damage.
- Check for and repair broken or missing shingles. November marks the beginning of Southern California’s rainy season.
- Make sure your attic and crawlspaces have adequate insulation.
- Change your air filters monthly, or according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- Schedule to have a professional inspect and clean your chimney before your first use of the season.
- Check for drafts around doors and windows by closing on a strip of paper - update weatherstripping if the paper slides out easily.
- Inspect your smoke and CO detectors - test alarm, check batteries and expiration dates.
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