how to make your home ready for winter
how to make your home ready for winter 1 check the heating system safety comes first so you should check your carbon monoxide detector , check your furnace and clean up the area around it , check the air filters then test it , test the hot water radiators and fill up the oil tank and clean the chimney if you have one . 2 check the pipes and water pressure : When water freezes, it expands and can cause your pipes to burst. to prevent this insulate pipes near windows, doors and in areas of the home that are unheated. Disconnect your garden hose from the outside faucet. and you should check the water pressure too and make sure everything goes well. 3 check for leaks Check your windows and doors by opening and closing them. When you close the lock, do you notice a gap between the seals? If you have old windows, you can add new weatherstripping. Once you have changed the weatherstripping on your windows, you’ll need to do the ...