When Old Man Winter rears his head, there’s no better place to be than snug in your home – and with a little bit of preparation, you can rest assured that your home will be warm, cozy, safe and energy-efficient this season. In this post, we’ll take a look at five simple steps you should carry out now to winterize your property:
Clean Your Gutters, Downspouts
Make sure your property’s gutters and downspouts are clear so that snow runoff can drain properly away from your home’s foundation. Clear gutters also help reduce the likelihood of ice dam formation, which has the potential to be particularly damaging to your property.
Check the Seal
We’re talking about cracks or gaps in caulking around windows, which can cause drafts and make your furnace work harder to keep your home at a comfortable temperature. Use a caulk gun to fill in the gaps as you see fit and consider even taking your efforts a step further by administering weatherstripping tape around seams.
Don’t Forget About the Basics
There are several other things that you should be doing around the home to prepare for winter:
- Check your smoke detector batteries and consider having them hardwired for enhanced reliability.
- Flush your hot water heater to rid it of any sediment.
- Install draft guards under doors and insulation film on windows.
- Trim bushes and trees so that branches won’t come into contact with your home or vehicles.
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