The Donatelli Builders, Inc. E-Newsletter: Winterizeing Your Home

Our E-Newsletter: Vol. 4 | November 2008

Dear Friend:

It’s been a year since we first launched the Donatelli Builders, Inc. e-Newsletter. We want to thank you for your excellent feedback and we continue to welcome your comments.

If there’s been one buzz word everyone’s talking about lately, it’s the economy. The current climate has produced conditions that have not been seen for at least a generation. No doubt this has been a difficult time for many companies and families. Our thoughts are with everyone who is experiencing this first hand. We would like to thank all of those who have continued to support Donatelli Builders, Inc. and wish everyone a happy and safe Thanksgiving holiday.

Before we address the ever-important points about winterizing your home, I want to personally thank the lovely hosts and guests who attended last month’s open house in Wheaton. Homeowners Vicki and Keith Ovitt hosted a warm reception as they celebrated the completion of their whole-house renovation, completed by Donatelli Builders, Inc. It was a well-attended and fun event, and we extend our appreciation to everyone who joined us.

The elegance and custom design work coupled with high-tech, modern features of this stunning two-story home prove that you can have a beautiful home without starting from a vacant lot. We maintained the home’s original character and provided the Ovitt family with the modern functionality they require.

If you’re considering renovating or adding on to your existing home, call us today and let us show you how we can help make your project a success. I can send you an information sheet detailing the stunning transformation of the Ovitt home. Keep your eyes peeled for the December 2008 issue of The Glancer magazine featuring this renovation!

Pictured from left to right: Chris Donatelli, President of Donatelli Builders, Inc. with Keith & Vicki Ovitt

Winterize your home before December!

By properly winterizing your home you can prevent costly damage and keep your family safe and warm all winter long.

Exterior

• Clean all gutters and downspouts
• Clean any underground drains that handle downspout water. Make sure all water properly drains away from foundation
• Visually inspect roofing shingles and exterior surfaces (siding, stucco, etc.) for missing materials or any areas that will allow for potential water infiltration
• Re-caulk windows and exterior doors
• Replace old and damaged weather-stripping on door frames
• Blow out lines for irrigation system
• Remove hoses from hose bibs
• Check and clean septic system

Interior

• Replace all smoke and carbon monoxide detector batteries
• Check and clean fireplace chimneys

HVAC
A “Fall Start Check,” consisting of the following, should be performed on each unit of the HVAC system.

• Check and replace air filters
• Lubricate all pumps (hot water systems)
• Check humidifier operation and replaceable parts
• Clean away leaves and debris from outside units
• Adjust dampers to favor northern, not southern, rooms

So simple, yet invaluable ... you can't afford to neglect these tips!

To find out more about Donatelli Builders, Inc., please visit our newly designed Web site anytime at www.donatellibuilders.com. Feel free to ask us questions, too: info@donatellibuilders.com or call us at 630-289-9981 and we will reply within 24 hours.

For additional information on winterizing your home or another topic that piques your interest, please send me an e-mail or call me directly at 630-289-9981.

Best wishes and Happy Thanksgiving!

Cindy Kedzie, Editor

Donatelli Builders, Inc., Inc.