TAKING CARE OF YOUR PROPERTY PROPERLY IN WINTER
Top things homeowners forget when prepping their home for winter (BPT) - In the winter, keeping the cold out and the heat in is everything. For many busy homeowners, it can be easy to overlook a few simple preventive maintenance tasks before cold weather sets in. Doing so can reduce the risk of home damage and help maximize energy efficiency. So before frigid temperatures are here for good, you can use this list to make sure your house is shipshape. Check for exterior gaps and cracks Take a walk around the exterior of your home. Get up close and inspect the windows, the siding and the doorways to check for cracks or gaps that need fixing and caulking. Plugging the gaps and making necessary repairs can help you keep the cold out. Because the freeze-thaw cycle can exacerbate these gaps, you’ll want to get ahead of that damaging cycle and fix these today. Check your attic insulation Heat rises, and the layers of insulation are an important barrier between you and the cold. The more the