How to prepare your home for winter
Category 3%.Com Properties
It's essential to get your home ready for winter so that you and your family can be warm, cosy, and secure throughout the chilly months, and most of all enjoy winter!
The following tips will help you prepare for the winter months ahead:
1. Protecting pipes
It is possible that your pipes can burst during a very cold winter if they are exposed to the cold. To prevent this from happening, you can insulate your pipes or add heat tape. It is also a good idea to check that there are no leaking pipes and if there are, it is best to seal those leaks.
2. Heating your home
Whether you have underfloor heating or use an aircon to warm a room, it is worth the while to schedule a maintenance check-up to ensure it is in good working condition. If you use a heater, ensure your gas bottle is not rusted and fill it up before winter starts.
3. Home insulation
Keep an eye out for any gaps or cracks, as well as if you can feel any drafts from doors or windows. If there are any gaps, cracks, or drafts, it is best to insulate your home to prevent cold air from coming in and warm air from seeping out.
4. Place your geyser in a 'geyser blanket'
In winter, it is known that geysers do not retain as much heat. A geyser blanket is worth looking into to help insulate your geyser and retain heat. This may also help save on electricity usage because it won't take as long to warm the geyser up. The cost of a geyser blanket is very low, ranging from R250.
5. Tree trimming
This can be a debatable subject but if you have trees shadowing your rooms that would normally get sun in, consider trimming the trees to bring extra light into the rooms for warmth.
6. Thicker curtains
Thick curtains are one of the main ways to protect your house from losing heat through the windows.
7. Winter bedding
Choosing winter bedding is a definite must. Using fluffier and heavier cotton sheets, are warmer alternatives than cotton sheets that are thinner.
Conclusion
We all want to be prepared and stay warm for winter. By following the above-mentioned tips, they will help ensure that your home and family are ready for the chilly months ahead.
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Author: 3%.Com Properties