• Check downspouts to ensure they are in working order, making sure they are pointing down at all times and away from your home.

• If you have window wells, ensure they are clear of any debris. • Clean and/or replace the furnace filter.

• Clean the humidifier (if applicable) and check for condensation and proper humidity levels. • Check the roof for loose or cracked shingles.

• Check driveways and walkways for settlement cracking; sealing your driveway this year may be a very good idea.

• Check the sump pump to ensure it is fully operational. • Turn on the exterior water supply.

• Plan landscaping to avoid soil settlement and water ponding; in your Home Warranty QR code, we share how to complete grading issues. You may see grade changes around your home, so it is important to have those areas filled.

• Check and reset the ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) on the exterior of your home.

• Test smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors; remember bedrooms are smoke detectors, and all main floors have a smoke and carbon detector.

• Ensure gates are functional; ground movement may cause movement within your gate area.

• Check windows to ensure they are operating correctly, and also install screens (if you removed them during winter), ensuring they do not have any cuts or holes in them.