The Winterized Getaway: Protect your vacation home from seasonal threats

Whether you’ll be visiting again soon for winter fun or saying farewell until summer, now’s the time to ensure that your vacation home stays cozy and secure as outdoor temperatures dip. Water leaks, bursting pipes, structural damage and invading varmints are all possibilities when you’re away for any period of time, so make an around-the-house tour with the following checklist.
Outside the home
+ Clear all gutters so that rainwater, melting