How to Prep Your Home for the Winter Season

Simple Life of a Lady

Getting your home ready for winter seems to be something that you should have perfected by now. But every winter season, you get to learn something new that you have to add to your to-do list for the next wintertime.

If you often have this dilemma, then look no further. Here’s a one-stop to-do checklist to prep your home for winter and get it ready for the cold season!

TUNE UP YOUR HEATING SYSTEM

Get an expert to check up on your home’s heating system whether it is a heat pump or a furnace. A lot of heating systems break down and malfunction during winter.

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DEAL WITH DRAFTS

Before the temperature drops, prep your home for winter by dealing with all the drafts. Check for it on every door and window. Repair any cracks that can let the cold air in.

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TURN OFF OUTSIDE WATER SOURCE

Turning off outside water sources like outdoor faucets or sprinkler systems will prevent the pipes from bursting. This will save you from a hefty repair and replacement bill.

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CLEAN THE RAIN GUTTERS

When fall season is over, it’s time to clean out your rain gutters. Remove the leaves so that the gutters are not clogged up.

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SET UP A MUDROOM

To keep everything in one place, it helps to have a mudroom set up near the entrance, so people won’t be tracking in snow and dirt all the way inside the house.

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