Winter is near!

With the return of the Pumpkin Spice Latte, we know two things.

Tim Hortons is capitalizing on a profitable trend and fall has arrived!  With the turning of the leaves and the cooler temps, we also know that winter is near!

A few preventive measures in the fall mean fewer headaches (and less unplanned expenses) in the spring.

Those in the upper U.S. and Canada know the routine all too well:

• Get out the coats and gloves – the tuques and scarves
• Rake the leaves
• Close the pool – store the garden hoses
• Rake the leaves
• Put on the snow tires – find the ice scraper
• Rake the leaves!

No winter prep plan is complete without spending time on your roof. The roof is often the most neglected part of our house – until something goes wrong.

To protect your investment now is the time to the clean gutters and downspouts. It’s also time to take care of loose shingles and flashing.  These small tasks can protect the interior of your home from serious damage later in the season.

Once the heavy snow hits, it’s time to go on the offensive! You’ll want to keep your roof clear of snow to protect against loading and ice dams. To help you in that effort, we’ve just released SnowPeeler – a premium snow rake with a patent-pending, reversible cutting frame that can be used from both the ground and the rooftop.

Finish off the prep work, order that latte and rest assured that when the big snow hits – SnowPeeler has your back! You will continue to love winter!