Tips for Winterizing Your Home

Cory Cross • Dec 04, 2020

Winter weather is on the way! Here's a checklist to prepare.

Winter is here! If you have not prepped your home for the freezing temperatures there is still time. There are some easy ways to prepare your home to maximize your efficiency and focus on safety!

Home Interior

Check and replace weather stripping
Get furnace serviced - replace filter
Get chimney swept
Flush hot water heater
Set thermostat for winter
Wash blankets and throws
Identify pipes that run along exterior walls and insulate as needed
Caulk around windows and doors if gap exists

Home Exterior

Clear away debris from downspouts
Check outdoor lighting and replace bulbs
Check vents and openings
Clean off debris from roof
Inspect Roof and repair damage
Inspect and repair fence
Cover and insulate exterior water faucets

Don't forget to leave your cabinets open during freezing temperatures. Your interior pipes won't freeze if they are room temperature. Plumbing that is located on exterior walls, like a kitchen sink that is under a window is more likely to freeze. Leave the water on a slow drip during extreme freezing temperatures, but not running.

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