How do you get your home ready for winter?

9 Ways To Get Your Home Ready For Winter:
by Hamtil Construction LLC, a friend of Ponds Inc. of Illinois.


The chill is already in the air in many parts of the country and it's time for homeowners to start getting their homes ready for the fall and winter weather. A small investment in preventative maintenance can go a long way to helping your home withstand the elements. We put together a quick list of 9 ways homeowners can prepare their home for Old Man Winter.

- Check your gutters now and after the leaves are done falling.

- Have a routine furnace clean and check performed by a service professional to ensure the equipment is performing correctly and safely. If you have one, the whole house humidifier should be serviced at the same time.

- Shut off exterior faucets and disconnect hoses. Make sure the faucets are not leaking.

- Do a walk around the outside of the house and give it a "once over" as you inspect for cracks, exterior paint touch up, places which may need caulking/ sealing. Any visible cracks or penetrations should be sealed to reduce air infiltration.

- Are all windows and doors sealing tightly? If not, weatherstripping replacement may be in order.

- Purchase ice melter and snow shovels in advance, not the day before the storm.

- Re- Seal your driveway asphalt or concrete surfaces before it turns too cold overnight.

- Replace batteries in your smoke detectors and also check the carbon monoxide detector to ensure it is not expired!

- Make sure that your attic fan and attic access is well insulated. Many people who use attic fans do not seal them off in the winter, and a substantial amount of heating can be lost.

Keep warm and enjoy your winter!
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