DIY home guide: Autumn
How to protect the value of your property, cut energy costs, avoid costly repairs, and spiff up your surroundings this autumn.
Cut the tap
$25 to $100
If winter temperatures dip below freezing where you live, disconnect the garden hoses to protect the outdoor faucets. And shake out the hoses to preserve them. Unless your sprinkler system has an automatic drain down valve, hire a pro to blow out the water.
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Last updated January 28 2011: 5:13 PM ET
