It’s that time of year again where the leaves change, the days get shorter, and the nights get a whole lot colder.

Ahead of that inevitable encounter with Old Man Winter, a little preparation can go a long way.

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Whether it’s making sure windows and doors are sealed off from outside air and there’s no water left in the sprinkler system, or changing out the furnace filter, there are lots of ways to avoid the winter woes.

Matt Bartake, partner and senior manager with Boss Plumbing in Saskatoon, said October is a really busy time of the year.

“Once those first few cold days come people start to realize that the house is getting

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