Although we live in Florida and the temperatures do not get too low in the winter, there are still a few things we can do during these cooler months to make sure our houses stay in peak condition, avoiding unnecessary repair expenses. NBC News Channel 2 put out a checklist for the winter months of December through February and even included a few items that you should be doing throughout the year, like checking the batteries in your smoke detectors. To read the full article, click here.