Winter is quickly approaching, the days are shorter and colder and you feel like baking gingerbread biscuits and sipping on warm drinks. Make sure you have a comfortable and cosy winter far away from unwanted colds by winter-proofing your home. Plus, the holidays are on their way, so it’s the perfect time to make sure your home is ready for Christmas guests!
Seal Windows And Doors
The Handy Squad, London’s leading handyman service, recommends draughtproofing windows and doors to guarantee that warm air stays inside and cold air outside. Sealing small openings, such as letter plates and escutcheons is also a good idea for a completely draughtproof home. Sealing these gaps will also save energy and money, so it’s a win, win situation!
Clean The Gutters
It’s essential to clean the gutters before it starts to pour down. If the gutters are full of leaves and debris, water won’t be able to go through the drain and it will start overflowing, which can lead to water leaking into your home.
Bleed Radiators
Huffington Post shared some budget-friendly ways to winter-proof your home, which includes bleeding radiators. They explain that “if you find your radiators have cold spots, it’s time to bleed them, as its probably trapped air. If they are still cold after that, it’s likely that your system needs to be cleaned.”
Get Your Boiler Serviced
It’s important to ensure that your boiler is working properly. Kate on Thin Ice recommends contacting a professional to service your boiler annually in her article about preparing your home for the colder months. This will not only ensure that you will be able to enjoy a warm shower all winter long but will also guarantee that the boiler is working safely and efficiently.
Double-Check Outdoor Lights.
Your outdoor lights are more important than you think. These light the way to your entrance door, so you can easily see where the keyhole is and will help your guests find your home quicker. So, double-check if your outdoor lights are working properly and if you don’t have any lights installed, maybe now is the right time to install some.
Do An Energy Audit.
Inspect and analyse your home’s energy usage by carrying out an energy audit or booking a professional to complete an energy audit. Time with Thea also gives tips on how to prepare your home for the winter and she mentions that by carrying out energy audits, professionals will be able to “find any faults with your appliances and electrical circuit and fix them before it’s too late.”
