How to Winterize Your Home in 7 Steps

Whether you just moved in or you’ve been living in your home for a while, winter brings it with it a slew of challenges for homeowners. Cold weather, snow and ice, and other elements of the season can all wreak havoc on your house and your energy bill, so it’s important that you stay ahead of the game. And as with most things when it comes to your home, it’s always going to be cheaper and more efficient to put in the work to prevent problems from happening rather than dealing with catastrophes as they occur. Not sure where to start? Here’s how to winterize your home so that you can comfortably enjoy the cold months.

Schedule a check-up for your furnace

Prepare your pipes

Seal your windows and doors

Take it to the top

Focus on the fireplace

Get smart with your thermostat

Schedule an energy audit

It may take quite a few steps to winterize your home, but the payoff is always worth it in terms of comfort, energy savings, and the prevention of expensive damages. On the bright side, do it just once and the process becomes a whole lot easier for years to come. And if you’re not sure whether you’re the right person to take on the job, call in the pros. Improving your home’s efficiency in the winter is a relatively easy task for service providers, and shouldn’t cost you a whole lot.