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Is your home ready to do battle with Old Man Winter? Here are a few suggestions that might not only help you fight the battle, but win the war as well.

– Change your furnace filter. A clean filter will help the furnace run more efficiently.

– Avoid frozen pipes by wrapping exposed water lines with neoprene pipe wrap. This also helps save on heating water.

– Clean gutters and downspouts to allow proper water runoff. It’s easy if you use a garden hose with a spray nozzle.