Getting Your Home Ready for Winter
It's that time of year again! Everyone gets caught up in the hustle and bustle of the holiday season and can forget to winterize their homes. Here are some quick and easy tips to help make your home be more energy efficient and save you from bigger problems in the long run.
Chimney
Having your chimney cleaned and inspected by a licensed professional will help your chimney to operate more efficiently and also help to avoid fire hazards.
Hoses
Disconnecting your hoses is a must in the winter. Water stuck in the hose and the pipe can freeze and burst your pipes. To avoid a problem in the spring, disconnect your hose and to let the water drain out properly.
Furnace
The furnace in your home can be a source of problems in the winter if not properly taken care of. Cleaning or changing your filters will help the furnace to operate properly and efficiently. If you are unsure of how to change your filter or think that it may have other issues, call a licensed professional to have it inspected.
Windows
The heat and moisture in the summer time can do damage to the calking around your windows. Inspecting your windows for cracked calk and cold air coming through is a must. If you find any damage calk, re-calking them can be a cheap and easy fix to making your whole home warmer and more energy efficient.
Landscaping
Winterizing your outdoor plants can save you money in the spring and will also help the plants to come back fuller and more beautiful than the year before. Each type of plant can have different pruning and trimming necessities, so check with your local plant nursery or landscaping expert for proper care instructions.
Leaf Removal
Now that the leaves have all fallen, now is the time to remove them before cause you problems in the spring. Removing the leaves from your gutters, decks, and underneath porches will help with an array of issues from proper drainage in your gutter to rotting and staining issues on your decks and porches.
For more winterization tips and tricks, check out my pintrest board here: http://www.pinterest.com/lakeozarkhomes/diy-home-projects/
Chimney
Having your chimney cleaned and inspected by a licensed professional will help your chimney to operate more efficiently and also help to avoid fire hazards.
Hoses
Disconnecting your hoses is a must in the winter. Water stuck in the hose and the pipe can freeze and burst your pipes. To avoid a problem in the spring, disconnect your hose and to let the water drain out properly.
Furnace
The furnace in your home can be a source of problems in the winter if not properly taken care of. Cleaning or changing your filters will help the furnace to operate properly and efficiently. If you are unsure of how to change your filter or think that it may have other issues, call a licensed professional to have it inspected.
Windows
The heat and moisture in the summer time can do damage to the calking around your windows. Inspecting your windows for cracked calk and cold air coming through is a must. If you find any damage calk, re-calking them can be a cheap and easy fix to making your whole home warmer and more energy efficient.
Landscaping
Winterizing your outdoor plants can save you money in the spring and will also help the plants to come back fuller and more beautiful than the year before. Each type of plant can have different pruning and trimming necessities, so check with your local plant nursery or landscaping expert for proper care instructions.
Leaf Removal
Now that the leaves have all fallen, now is the time to remove them before cause you problems in the spring. Removing the leaves from your gutters, decks, and underneath porches will help with an array of issues from proper drainage in your gutter to rotting and staining issues on your decks and porches.
For more winterization tips and tricks, check out my pintrest board here: http://www.pinterest.com/lakeozarkhomes/diy-home-projects/
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