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Get Your Home Winter Ready With These 8 Steps

Get Your Home Winter Ready With These 8 Steps

As the temperatures creep lower and lower, now is the time to get your home winter ready. We checked in with Dow Building Solutions and they suggested these eight steps to winterize your home.

1. Seal up gaps and cracks. Did you know that the average home is full of gaps and cracks that add up to a half mile? This means that your home is probably losing a lot of warm air, which in turn, is boosting up your energy bill. To seal these gaps and cracks and to save money, you can add an insulating foam sealant around the small spaces.

2. Keep the critters out. Those gaps and cracks in your home not only let cool air in, but they are also entryways for pests. There are pesticide-free sealants that you can use to keep warm air in and unwanted critters out. Another great product is Fresh Cab Rodent Repellent, a safe, effective way to protect your family and property without chemicals—it's made from a blend of plant fibers and botanical extracts.

3. Clean your gutters. Clean out debris and the fall leaves from the gutters so that the rain and so can drain. Check for leaks and any damage too.

4. Disconnect your sprinkler systems. To prevent pipes and faucets from freezing this winter, disconnect your outdoor garden hoses and allow the water to fully drain from the pipe.

5. Prepare your fireplace. It’s important to get your chimney cleaned before you enjoy your first winter fire.

Hire a chimney sweep to remove any soot build-up that could cause a chimney fire. Also, place a screen at the top of your chimney to keep out rodents and birds.

6. Schedule a home energy audit. Call in a pro to conduct a home energy audit to help you identify areas where you’re losing energy. They will also be able to let you know what projects can help improve your home’s energy efficiency to save you money on your utility bills.

7. Change the rotation direction of your ceiling fan. Some fans have a switch that will change the direction of your fan’s rotation. For the winter, make sure your fan is rotating clockwise because this will send the warmer air near the ceiling back down to your living space.

8. Test your smoke detectors. You should be testing your smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors once a

month to make sure they are functioning properly and that they have a fresh battery.

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