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5 Essential Things-To-Do in Your Winterization Checklist

Updated: Aug 3, 2019

Winter can be tough to take. Our homes need extra TLC during winter. Find out 5 essential things-to-do in your winterization checklist!

Winterization will protect the home from any winter damage.

When the earth soaks in the blanket of snow, everything in between gets affected. Cold weather has a peculiar characteristic of catching us off the guard.


Even our homes are not spared by the wrath of winter. Failure on winterizing the property could add up to heavy maintenance checks. Won’t you bundle up before going out in snowy weather?


Similarly, your house must be prepared from winter damages. Many of you might be wondering why begin so early? Well mate, starting early is a smart move.


Keep reading to find out 5 essential things-to-do in your winterization checklist:


1. Inspect Doors & Windows:


Winterizing doors and windows is a crucial step for maintaining your home and health. Cold air can enter through cracks or crevices of doors and windows.


To cease escape of warm air, use weather-stripping around doors and caulking around windows. Do not forget to replace cracked glasses of the windows.


For basement windows, you can use plastic shield to protect the area.


2. Check Roofs, Gutters & Downspouts:


Add extra insulation to the attics and prevent entry of cold air which can cause ice-dams on your roofs. Replace worn-out roofs shingles and tiles.


Clean the gutters and downspouts of debris and insulate them.


Consider installing leaf-guards on the gutters or extensions on downspouts for protection.



Clear chimneys of debris and dirt.

3. Make your chimney or fireplace ready:


Sweep off any grime from chimney or fireplace. Make sure all the accumulated debris are clear.


It will be ideal to cover or cap the chimneys to protect them from soot.


Buy firewood and lit that fireplace right away!



4. Don’t forget Pipes, Tanks & Toilets:


Ironically many people neglect to winterize tanks and toilets. Remember tanks & toilets are essential utility to protect from harsh winter.


Start by draining the water completely. Add anti-freezing agent post complete drainage.


You can also consider winterizing entire drainage system by adding anti-freeze into the sinks.


If there are any exposed pipes, insulate them immediately.



5. Check for Heating and Ventilation:


Schedule a professional for replacing furnace filters and cleaning ducts.


Fix broken thermostats and set the temperature accordingly. This will certainly help to trim heating bills.


The contractor will also help to keep a track of your furnace’s efficiency.


Hopefully this piece of information will help in winterizing your property!


Follow above simple steps to make your home winter ready!


If you cannot perform above activities, you can always take help from a professional.

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