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aliases:
  - house care
  - house maintenance
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##### Freeze - Extreme Cold Weather
- [[Austin Winter Weather Prep Tips.pdf]]
###### Before the freeze
- Shut off water mains in case needed 
- Insulate outside faucets 
- Seal all doors, windows to avoid leaking heat
###### During freeze 
- Drip water from tap farthest from main shutoff valve 
- Open cabinets under sink
###### After freeze
- Thaw pipes slowly using hot water towel or hair dryer 
- Check for pipe bursts and leakages 
##### Trash, food, plants
- [ ] Empty food from Fridge and Freezer
- [ ] Clean Garbage
- [ ] Clean up perishable Dry Food
- [ ] Request Thomas/Paul to keep trash can out
- [ ] Plants with Asha/Paul
##### Water
- [ ] Shut down water main
- [ ] Close all taps
##### Electricity
- [ ] Turn off Cooktop
- [ ] All Lights off
- [ ] Turn off Water heater power in main circuit board
- [ ] HVAC is set at cool above 32C, heat below 20C
##### Security
- [ ] Enable Away feature in Google Home and noise detection security alarms if possible
- [ ] Turn on all cameras
- [ ] Schedule smart light on-off automation
- [ ] Enable security or away feature in Ecobee thermostat
- [ ] Close Curtains
- [ ] Lock Windows
- [ ] Close garage door
- [ ] Lock garage door and backyard door
- [ ] Main door key and 1 car key with Saurabh, 1 car key at bank
- [ ] Keep house document black bag behind monitor boxes
- [ ] Code: 06882822
##### USPS Mail
- [ ] Mailbox key with Thomas till 2024 Jan 11th
- [ ] Forward mail to a friend if needed 
##### Valuables 
- [ ] MacBook Pro kept underneath dresser
- [ ] Keep Jewelry in bank