How To Winterize Your Home
Winter is coming quickly. I know most of us have Holidays on the mind, but it's so important to start winterizing. Preparing your home can help you save money, energy, and future headaches. Follow these simple steps to help you home this winter.
1.) Weatherproof
Update or install a door sweep
Install a storm door
Picture From Lowes-Storm Door
2.) Prepare your pipes.
Winter can cause havoc on your pipes. A frozen pipe will lead to no water in your house, and a bursted pipe can cause you thousands in repair.
Shut off exterior faucets.
Disconnect hoses and install hose covers. These cheap and straightforward insulations can really help protect your pipes.
Install heat cables for your vulnerable pipes.
3.) Change your furnace filter
A dirty filter obstructs airflow and makes it take longer to heat your home.
4.) Put up thick curtains
A thick thermal curtain can home warm and lower your heating bill by blocking the cold from coming in through your windows.
