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i 3 «N* _____ s This article is provided by local Realtors and the Ontario Real Estate Association (OREA) for the benefit of consumers in the real estate market. Falling leaves and crisp, clear days signify that fall is just about over and winter‘s just around the corner. It‘s also a time of year when most Canadian homeâ€" owners are busy reâ€"fortifying their homes to withstand the inevitable onslaught of sleet, snow and ice. If you‘re like most homeowners, you‘ve probably been putting off recaulkâ€" ing leaky windows and doors and proâ€" crastinating about checking the insulation levels in your attic. But by doing these things now, you‘ll save yourself from a lot more trouble later on once a minor problem starts to worsen. You‘ll also find that it‘s much easier to handle these chores now, before the snow and ice arrive on the scene. If you‘re not handy, don‘t be discourâ€" aged. 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