First, but 500 cans of spray foam, then a truck load of fiberglass batt insulation. Then hire 20 Mexicans to do the work. A few rolls of duct wouldn't hurt either.
I'm not sure if you mean winterize as in a seasonal home and close up or just make more efficient to keep out the cold.
SEASONAL:
Adjust thermostat so that it is around 50 degrees.
Turn off the water supply at the meter. Open all faucets to drain lines. Flush toilets. Take a small compressor and blow out air into the water lines. You will need an adapter to do this and a second person to tell you when no more water comes out of the faucet. You only need to do this at the furthest point.
Pour RV antifreeze in tank and bowl of toilet. It's pink and a lot cheaper than vehicle antifreeze.
Turn off gas lines.
Unplug as many items as possible.
Stop or forward your mail.
Talk to your neighbors.
Close fireplace damper.
Check gutters and clear out.
Clean out fridge and pantry of perishables. Non perishables to in air tight containers.
EFFICIENCY:
Clean gutters.
Caulk around all doors and windows. I use a caulk gun and smooth with my finger.
Flip ceiling fans to push warm air down.
Replace filters.
You can put plastic on your windows if they aren't insulated. Here's a project:
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First, but 500 cans of spray foam, then a truck load of fiberglass batt insulation. Then hire 20 Mexicans to do the work. A few rolls of duct wouldn't hurt either.
I'm not sure if you mean winterize as in a seasonal home and close up or just make more efficient to keep out the cold.
SEASONAL:
Adjust thermostat so that it is around 50 degrees.
Turn off the water supply at the meter. Open all faucets to drain lines. Flush toilets. Take a small compressor and blow out air into the water lines. You will need an adapter to do this and a second person to tell you when no more water comes out of the faucet. You only need to do this at the furthest point.
Pour RV antifreeze in tank and bowl of toilet. It's pink and a lot cheaper than vehicle antifreeze.
Turn off gas lines.
Unplug as many items as possible.
Stop or forward your mail.
Talk to your neighbors.
Close fireplace damper.
Check gutters and clear out.
Clean out fridge and pantry of perishables. Non perishables to in air tight containers.
EFFICIENCY:
Clean gutters.
Caulk around all doors and windows. I use a caulk gun and smooth with my finger.
Flip ceiling fans to push warm air down.
Replace filters.
You can put plastic on your windows if they aren't insulated. Here's a project:
https://www.hometalk.com/diy/repair/air-conditioning/keep-your-home-warm-by-insulating-your-windows-27096997
Either wrap pipes or buy "sleeves" to put around pipes.
Keep Your Home Warm by Insulating Your Windows
Check for air leaks around windows and doors, behind kitchen countertop, then add the appropriate caulk.
Add thermally lined draperies, as needed.
Insulate your water pipes with pre-slit foam pipe wrap. This is particularly important for pipes on an outside wall, and in your basement.
If you have a crawlspace, it should have a waterproof barrier and fiberglass batt insulation.
If your garage door bottom seal is old or cracked and admitting air, replace it.
If garage door is uninsulated, add foam panels to the door sections.