Prepping Your Home for Winter: 4 Easy Ways

Last Updated on March 28, 2023 by Kravelv

Every year thousands of homeowners lose money during the winter months either from excess heat loss or damages caused by the winter conditions. While somethings are unavoidable, you can always take preventative steps that will help protect your home and save you money during the cold winter months.

Sprinkler Systems

Sprinkler pipes are rarely insulated and will easily rupture if steps are not taken to blow out or drain the standing water. When sprinklers pipes because of freezing temperatures they are expensive to repair. When the water gets turned back on in the spring and summer it will flow right out of the burst pipes. If you are paying for water this obviously ends up costing a lot, but you can also end up flooding your property resulting in thousands of dollars in water damage.

The Gutters

While fairly obvious gutter cleaning is often times an overlooked step. After the leaves are done falling but before the snow starts make sure your gutters are clean and clear of debris. Excess plant matter soaks up moisture and will freeze. This can build up into an ice block that keeps any material in your gutter from sliding out. The weight and pressure can cause gutters to collapse and damage your roof line. Do not overlook this simple step that could save you lots of time and money later.
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Weather Proofing

Protective rubber strips that go around windows and doors create a seal against rain, snow, and wind. As the temperature starts to cool, walk around the interior of your house and feel for any drafts coming from closed windows and doors. Finding drafts shows where the weather stripping needs to be repaired or replaced. While this is not much for safety, it helps to drastically reduce your energy bill if you can seal up all the areas where warm air escapes.

Fire Place and Alarms

If you use a fireplace as a source of heat during the winter, make sure the chimney is cleaned and there is nothing blocking it. Using a fire place before properly cleaning it can result in a fire or fail to funnel the dangerous carbon monoxide out of your house. As you weather proof your house air flow will be reduced, which can result in poor air quality. A fireplace that hasn’t been cleaned properly can cause your home to become deprived of oxygen and filled with carbon monoxide.  This is deadly and making sure that every room has a fire detector and carbon monoxide detector can keep your home safe.

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This list is by no means extensive but it is a good start to prepare for the winter. Take the time to insure that your property is ready for snow, freezing temperatures, and long nights so you can relax in comfort and avoid restoration services in the spring.

Kravelv is a full time digital marketer and part time furniture and cabinet maker. During his free time he would like to create something out of recycled woods, this varies from toys, furnitures plant boxes etc. Follow him on Twitter | Pinterest | Facebook

2 Replies to “Prepping Your Home for Winter: 4 Easy Ways

  1. Great Article! I would like to include an additional tip.

    It is a good idea to also check trees on your property that are near the home or other outside structures. Look for dead or dying branches that may not be capable of enduring the snow, ice, and wind of a harsh winter. Getting a professional tree service company involved to inspect any questionable issues and to safely remove them is a good idea. By taking these preventative steps, expensive damages may be avoided this winter.

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