The Puget Sound's first hard freeze can sneak up fast, so winterize now. Disconnect garden hoses and shut off outdoor spigots to prevent burst pipes. Clean gutters and downspouts before the heavy rains hit. Replace your furnace filter and schedule a tune-up. Seal drafty doors and windows with weatherstripping and caulk. Insulate exposed pipes in crawl spaces and garages, and test your smoke and CO detectors. Keith Bruce at Sound Point Real Estate knows what keeps a Northwest home in top shape. soundpointre.com
