If your home isn’t quite ready for winter, it’s time to prepare it with these seven tips.
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Fall has arrived and you know what that means: Winter is right around the corner. So, with that in mind, what can and should homeowners do to get ready for the season?
There are actually several ways you can prep your home for winter, but here are just seven of the most important:
1. Get heating and air systems serviced. Not only will keeping these systems in good working order keep you more comfortable, but doing so will also help you save money on energy bills. These systems can last anywhere from 10 to 25 years, and the main difference between the ones that last just a decade and the ones that last more than twice that long is the frequency with which they’re serviced, so make sure you’re scheduling such check-ups every year.
2. Paint, caulk, and seal your home’s exterior. This will help trap warm air in while keeping colder air out.
3. Clean your gutters and make sure water is draining away from the property. If water from your downspout and gutters isn’t draining correctly, then you may be at risk of damaging your foundation.
The main difference between the air and heating systems that last just a decade and the ones that last more than twice that long is the frequency with which they’re serviced.
4. Clean out your chimney. This is important to reducing your risk of a house fire.
5. Make sure your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are working. Again, this is crucial to keeping yourself and your family safe.
6. Overseed your yard. Here in the South, now is the time to overseed your yard so that your grass grows in nice and full when winter is over.
7. Check the attic and make sure it’s pest-proof. Critters are more likely to try to get into your home at this time of year, so any holes or cracks should be identified and covered up ahead of time.
If you have any other questions or would like more information, feel free to give us a call or send us an email. We look forward to hearing from you soon.
