Mile 62 by MoxiWorks Issue 42: December 2020 - The Reflection Issue | Page 9
Don’t leave your gas fireplace owners out of the equation, even though they typically require less maintenance. Recommend they:
Inspect the glass door for issues
Check that gas logs are in proper position
Turn gas at the shut-off valve and test the igniter
With these tips, the homes of you and your sphere will be clean, safe, and ready for hot cocoa by the fire!
Put your ceiling fans in reverse
This tip might not be as important as saving your roof from caving in , but it ’ s super helpful when it comes to saving some money on heat . If your fans have a reverse switch , use it to run the blades in the opposite direction , pushing the heat back down when you light your freshly swept fireplace . After all , heat rises ! Share this tip with your sphere ; it ’ s less well-known than some other winter prepping tips , and they ’ ll thank you for it when they get their energy bill .
Prepare your roof for Dasher , Dancer , and Prancer ...
Your roof might ’ ve given you zero issues during the summer months , but it ’ s a different story when it comes to everyday rain . You certainly don ’ t want to realize you have a leaky roof when the first snowstorm hits . Here are some things to look for when checking your roof : MILE62 | 8