Winter is fast approaching and its time to prepare your home for the long winter months. Every season there are home maintenance items that should be done to make sure that your home continues to run properly and will not incur damages in the long run.
These easy seasonal home maintenance tips will ensure that you have less expensive repairs in the future.
Replace your windows and doors to save money on heating
On the off chance that you haven’t done this one yet, you’re literally tossing cash out the window.
Most windows and doors develop gaps after some time, which can cause as much as 40% energy loss. Caulking holes can save you money on your heating bills, but you should also have them replaced if there is too much of a draft coming through.
Windows and doors don’t have to cost a fortune to replace, but you also get what you pay for. You may pay a bit more upfront, but the money you will save on your heating bill will be worth it.
Avoid water damage with a roof inspection
Roofs take a significant beating during the winter months. You shouldn’t go moving up there when the weather is terrible, but you should hire a professional to examine for any potential leaks or damages.
Check for missing shingles, tiles, soft spots or any indication that animals have been up there. Fixing any current holes will keep little issues from turning out to be huge and costly issues later on.
Trim back trees that represent a danger
To avoid property damage from falling branches, you’ll likewise need to be certain the trees nearest to your home remain at a distance.
Have the trees examined and treated in the fall or late-fall. Trim and prune any trees or bushes on your property before it gets too cold. Snow, ice and heavy winds can cause branches to crack and break and potentially fall and could harm somebody or take out power lines, or harm your home, vehicles, and other property.
Avoid bursting pipes when temperatures go low
On the off chance that the lines inside and outside your house aren’t appropriately protected when temperatures dip under freezing, you can expect nasty surprise the next time you turn on the tap.
Allow a bit of a drip of cold water to drip from your fixture, and open any under-sink cabinet doors, so warm air warm up your pipes. Check your sprinkler and any outside faucets and make sure they are not turned on.
Shield your floors from salt
This one is pretty simple, yet unquestionably something you’ll need to do before anyone steps foot inside with wet sloppy boots.
Get a carpet for the entryway and add a vinyl carpet protector over it. The protector is easy to clean and you won’t have any damage to your floors from the winter salt and sand.
