* Check all window and door locks for proper operationfall maintenance tips * Check your home for water leaks * Review your fire escape plan with your family * Make sure there are working nightlights at the top and bottom of all stairs * Have a heating professional check your heating system every year * Protect your home from frozen pipes * Replace your furnace filter * Run all gas-powered lawn equipment until the fuel is gone * Test your emergency generator * Have a certified chimney sweep inspect and clean the flues and check your fireplace damper * Remove bird nests from chimney flues and outdoor electrical fixtures * Inspect and clean dust from the covers of your smoke and carbon monoxide alarms * Make sure the caulking around doors and windows is adequate to reduce heat/cooling loss * Make sure that the caulking around your bathroom fixtures is adequate to prevent water from seeping into the sub-flooring