Homeowners Should Alwaysbr Check These Things in the Winter.br As a homeowner, it’s yourbr responsibility to keepbr everything in your homebr in top shape and ready forbr whatever winter brings. .br Here are nine things that homeowners shouldbr always take the time to check in the winter.br 1. Make sure the pipesbr in your home are properlybr insulated and protectedbr so they’re more likely to be br able to handle the cold weather. .br 2. Check and properlybr seal air leakage points,br such as outlets, switchesbr and light fixtures. .br 3. Make sure you have abr carbon monoxide detectorbr set up in your home.br 4. Make sure your water pressurebr isn’t too high, as it can harm pipes,br connections and appliances.br 5. Winterize your summerbr items, such as gas grills, pressurebr washers and lawnmowers. .br 6. Check the insulation inbr your house to ensure no unwantedbr guests have moved in.br 7. Save on heating costsbr by checking for air leaksbr around your windowsbr and doors and sealingbr if necessary.br 8. Reverse your ceiling fans sobr they run clockwise in order tobr circulate hot air downward. .br 9. Make sure you have abr survival kit together in case of abr winter storm power outage.