From making life more comfortable to preventing big maintenance issues and avoiding emergency call fees, taking time to prep your home for winter can make a big difference. Here’s where to start.
1. Consider and repair air leaks around widows
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2. Clean and store rain barrels
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3. Add extra insulation in the attic
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4. Prepare your fireplace against drafts
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5. Create winter thermostat schedules
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6. Ask a neighbour to stop by if you go on vacation
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7. Insulate your pipes with foam
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8. Collect and chop firewood in advance
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9. Change your air filters
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10. Consider electric heaters
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11. Consider a diffuser or air humidifier
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12. Clean the gutters before the snow comes
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13. Test your smoke alarm
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14. Aerate and apply winter fertilizer to your lawn
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15. Stock up canned food for emergency weather
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