Winterizing Your Home MRR Ebook

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Thoroughly check your home prior to the start of the winter season. Doing this can save you plenty of frustration, time and you have time to make your home energy efficient and save money.

Inspect each door and window in your home for cracks prior to the start of the winter season. You want to keep all of the heat in your home. If you have weather stripping that is worn out, replace it and any caulk that has worn out as well. Use the right sealant to cover up cracks so the cold air and the bugs can stay out of your home.

Have you chimney thoroughly cleaned. Not cleaning out your chimney is a major fire hazard and it's one of the top reasons that people lose their homes to a fire during the winter months.

Always make sure you hire someone who is professional and knows what he's doing. If you are doing it yourself, make sure you clean it as good as the pros do. Remember to always use gates in front of log fireplaces so in case the logs roll around they won't roll onto your living room carpet. Also, never throw anything into the fireplace that can explode or cause a bigger fire.

The spring season is the best time to get your chimney in order. You need to do maintenance prior to using the fireplace. Have the chimney inspected every year before the winter season approaches. You would be amazed at what you could find in them. Get a professional to do a maintenance check along with a sweep.

You can also purchase a protective cap with a screen for your chimney. It will keep out objects that do not belong. When you are not using the chimney, close the damper to help keep the cold air out.

Have underpinning for your home if it is elevated from the ground. The pipes should be insulated and not naked to very cold temperatures. In order to prevent freezing, make sure that any faucets outside or your home are completely turned off.

Adjust your ceiling fans to operate clockwise. The room will feel warmer when the warm air circulates through the room.

Clean the gutters – When the fall season comes the leaves and other debris from your gutters will scatter all over the place. You will have to remove the leaves and debris. If you live in an area where there is snow and rain during the winter, make sure that the drains are clear.

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