Preparing your home for winter
October 26th, 2010 § Leave a Comment
It’s that time of year to prepare our homes for the winter ahead. It is important to do things like blow out lawn sprinklers to prevent your pipes from freezing and to replace your furnace’s air filter. Replacing the furnace air filter is a common annual task that many home owners ignore. This remedial task can do wonders for improving air quality and improving the efficiency of the furnace which will result in lower energy bills and prolonging the life of the furnace.
Here are some helpful links that list what to do to prepare your home for the winter season:
Bob Vila’s Winter Preparation Checklist
This Old House’s Step-by-Step Instructions with Instructional Videos
Taking some proactive measures before winter sets in can assure homeowners that their house is in order before spring – in regard to their wallets, safety, and assuring the longevity of such an important investment!
