How to Get Your Home Ready For the Winter

As the leaves turn to fall colors and the days grow colder, it's time to get your home ready for winter. Unfortunately, you may find yourself procrastinating on those last few tasks that need to be done before you can settle in for a long winter season. But don't worry – here are some helpful hints and tips that will help you finish up all of those pesky things around the house so that you can enjoy cozy evenings by the fire with your loved ones!

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#1 Have your plumbing checked

The cold weather can be brutal on your plumbing system. If you find yourself unable to do all of the things around the house that need doing, call a professional plumber and have them take care of it for you! Sometimes, extreme cold conditions can cause cracked pipes to burst, and you don't want that happening!

Don't think about how much time or money this will cost – remember that spending some extra cash now (or taking advantage of special deals) could save you thousands later down the road by preventing pipe bursts in an especially harsh winter storm. And who would want to deal with frozen pipes?

#2 Have a roof inspection performed

It's not that you don't trust your roofing company, but it can be difficult to schedule time during the busy holidays for them to come out and take a look at things. You'll want to make sure they get up there before December rolls around – you wouldn't want any surprises when Santa comes!

If possible, hire an independent contractor or certified tradesperson with experience in doing inspections on roofs. This way, if anything is found that needs attention immediately (such as tiles missing from your shingle roof), then they will have all of the necessary skills required to fix it right away without needing another person involved.

#3 Get insurance 

Your home is your pride and joy, but accidents do happen. One small slip or mistake could damage the structural integrity of your house! If anything were to go wrong (and you really don't want that!), then it would be best if you're covered by insurance just in case something does occur. Even better – get multiple quotes from various companies as well as some help from a public adjuster so that there's no way for anyone to take advantage of you while pricing out coverage options. There are times when storm devastation ends in the worse condition of your dream home. This is common to see after a strong storm or snow hail. Here, you can utilize public adjuster claims helping you seek maximum insurance claims. You can get more information here about this concept and see how it proves beneficial for you.

#4 Install insulation

Insulation is one of the best ways to save money on your heating bill! But, unfortunately, those big gaps in between walls are perfect for allowing warm air to escape into other rooms, and you don't want that. Some studies have shown it can even lead to mold formation if moisture becomes trapped inside instead of being able to ventilate out properly.

Make sure any insulation installed goes all the way up through the attic so that no spaces are left open where cold winter winds could seep in. This will definitely help keep things nice and cozy during those long nights by the fireplace!

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