{"id":198,"date":"2016-11-28T02:00:00","date_gmt":"2016-11-28T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.jcdemoinsurance.com\/blog\/?p=198"},"modified":"2016-12-20T02:24:11","modified_gmt":"2016-12-20T08:24:11","slug":"tips-for-home-maintenance-in-the-fall","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jcdemoinsurance.com\/blog\/tips-for-home-maintenance-in-the-fall\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips for Home Maintenance in the Fall"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Fall has officially arrived.&nbsp;&nbsp; The leaves are beginning to change colors and temperatures are dropping to a cool and comfortable level.&nbsp; Is your home ready for fall?&nbsp; At JC Demo Insurance Group of Matthews, NC, we believe that proactive preparation is the best defense against unexpected issues arising with your home.&nbsp; Here are some tips to prepare your home for fall and the upcoming winter.<\/p>\n<h2>Make Sure to Clean Your Gutters and Roof<\/h2>\n<p>As leaves begin to fall, these can clog up the gutters.&nbsp;&nbsp; Make sure to clean them out regularly, especially while the weather is still pleasant to be out in. &nbsp;Check your roof for any loose or missing shingles and make sure to clear off any debris.<\/p>\n<h2>Prepare to Transition from Air Conditioning to Furnace Usage<\/h2>\n<p>While North Carolina winters are fairly mild compared to other parts of the country, it does still get cold.&nbsp; Winterize your air conditioning unit and make sure to get your furnace inspected.&nbsp; The furnace should be checked for leaks and carbon monoxide levels.<\/p>\n<h2>Perform Chimney and Fireplace Maintenance Before Using Them<\/h2>\n<p>It is enjoyable to have a cozy fire going in the fall and winter.&nbsp; But before you use it in the upcoming months, it is a good idea to have it cleaned and inspected.&nbsp; This helps prevent the buildup of carbon monoxide and ensures it is in good working order.<\/p>\n<p>Regular seasonal home maintenance is an important way to protect one of your biggest investments, your home.&nbsp; It is also important that your house is insured to protect you against unforeseen accidents and disasters.&nbsp; Contact one of the agents at JC Demo Insurance Group of Matthews, NC to learn more information on the types of insurance coverage we recommend for your home.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Fall has officially arrived.&nbsp;&nbsp; The leaves are beginning to change colors and temperatures are dropping to a cool and comfortable level.&nbsp; Is your home ready for fall?&nbsp; At JC Demo Insurance Group of Matthews, NC, we believe that proactive preparation is the best defense against unexpected issues arising with your home.&nbsp; Here are some tips [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-198","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-insurance"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.jcdemoinsurance.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/198","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.jcdemoinsurance.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.jcdemoinsurance.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.jcdemoinsurance.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.jcdemoinsurance.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=198"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.jcdemoinsurance.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/198\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":199,"href":"https:\/\/www.jcdemoinsurance.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/198\/revisions\/199"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.jcdemoinsurance.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=198"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.jcdemoinsurance.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=198"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.jcdemoinsurance.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=198"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}