11/03/2026
November is here, and before the temperatures drop too low, it's time to tackle a few important home maintenance tasks to prepare for winter!
This week, I'm taking you around my own home to share a simple but important reminder: Don't forget to shut off and drain your outdoor water spigots!
Here's what to do:
🚰 Locate your outdoor spigots: Walk around the exterior of your home and make sure you know how many you have. You might be surprised!
🚰 Find the indoor shutoff valves: These are often located in your basement or utility room, sometimes in some pretty inconvenient spots, as you'll see in my video!
🚰 Turn off the water supply... Remember, righty-tighty, lefty-loosey!
🚰 Drain the remaining water: Head back outside, open the spigot, and allow any remaining water to drain. This helps reduce the risk of frozen pipes and costly damage during the winter months.
My rule of thumb? Try to get this done by Thanksgiving! Of course, if freezing temperatures are expected sooner, don't wait. A little preventative maintenance now can help save you from a much bigger headache later. Keep in mind that every home's plumbing setup is different, so make sure you know how your outdoor faucets work.
Whether you're a longtime homeowner, a first-time buyer, or getting ready to sell, keeping up with seasonal maintenance is an important part of protecting your investment.
I'll be back next week with more homeowner tips!