As we head to winter months it’s important
to plan ahead and knock out some smart home protection and energy saving tips.
to plan ahead and knock out some smart home protection and energy saving tips.
1.
Caulk around windows
& doors and replace that old weather-stripping around doors. Warm air
can escape and cold air can enter your house around the cracks. Caulking also
helps with water penetration.
Caulk around windows
& doors and replace that old weather-stripping around doors. Warm air
can escape and cold air can enter your house around the cracks. Caulking also
helps with water penetration.
2.
Fireplaces should to
be cleaned, checked for safety and make sure the flue is operational. Adding glass doors around your fireplace will
help with your energy bill.
Fireplaces should to
be cleaned, checked for safety and make sure the flue is operational. Adding glass doors around your fireplace will
help with your energy bill.
3.
Fix any HVAC ductwork
that is disconnected or has holes. You don’t want to be heating nor cooling the attic or
crawl space instead of your home’s interior.
Fix any HVAC ductwork
that is disconnected or has holes. You don’t want to be heating nor cooling the attic or
crawl space instead of your home’s interior.
4.
Prior to freezing
weather close all your foundation vents and protect your outdoor plumbing with
insulated faucets covers. They are very inexpensive, in the $3- $8 range
Prior to freezing
weather close all your foundation vents and protect your outdoor plumbing with
insulated faucets covers. They are very inexpensive, in the $3- $8 range
5.
Cover your hot water
heater. You can buy a water heater blanket for around $20 at the hardware
store that will keep the tank from losing heat as quickly, saving you money.
Cover your hot water
heater. You can buy a water heater blanket for around $20 at the hardware
store that will keep the tank from losing heat as quickly, saving you money.
6.
On vacant homes we recommend
calling a licensed plumber to winterize your plumbing. When you ready turn the water back on, have a plumber do
this for you too. The last thing you want is to flood your home from a leaky or
busted pipe.
On vacant homes we recommend
calling a licensed plumber to winterize your plumbing. When you ready turn the water back on, have a plumber do
this for you too. The last thing you want is to flood your home from a leaky or
busted pipe.
Now you can sit back and be warm and
cozy. Thinking of buying or selling a
home? Call us to talk about the
Fall-Winter advantage.
cozy. Thinking of buying or selling a
home? Call us to talk about the
Fall-Winter advantage.
Vikki Crossland and Brandi Cook - Meybohm Real Estate
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