4 Ways to Prepare Your Home for the Winter Months

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Winter is many people’s favourite season and a time of year full of fun and festivities. But, it is also a time when the weather can be extreme, which can create problems in your home. Preparing your home for winter is a great way to ensure you can enjoy the season without any hassle. Take a look at these tips to make sure that your home is ready for the colder weather and harsh winter conditions:

• Pack Up the Garden

Storms and strong winds have become a frequent occurrence in the winter over the past few years. Unfortunately, these storms can create a whole host of trouble and lead to damage to the exterior of your home and your garden. So, it is helpful to pack up your garden just in case your area is hit with dangerously high winds. Putting away your garden furniture, packing up the kids’ outdoor toys, and securing your trampoline so that it does not take off if a storm arrives is essential to prevent damage. 

• Clear the Gutters

As well as damaging your garden, winds can also cause problems with your gutters. When moss, leaves, and other debris is blown into your gutters, they can become clogged up and unable to work effectively. The weight of all this debris can damage your gutters and cause them to become detached from the wall, sending rainwater running down the side of your house instead of channelling it away. Unfortunately, this can cause dampness and mould to form on your walls and could even damage the foundation of your home. To avoid these issues, it is a good idea to get your gutters professionally cleaned so that all the leaves and other debris is removed before it can cause any lasting damage.

• Get Cosy!

Christmas is the highlight of the winter months, so making sure that you enjoy the festive season as much as possible is a must. Bringing the twinkle of fairy lights and some Christmas magic into your home can brighten up even the bleakest winter’s day. So, why not go all out to make this Christmas extra special? Spending time creating a cosy home this christmas is a perfect way to prepare for the seasonal celebrations. You and your family are sure to feel in the festive spirit when you have a home that is welcoming and warm this Christmas.

• Check Your Heating

A broken boiler in the winter is a situation you want to avoid at all costs. No one wants to spend their Christmas freezing cold without any hot water. So, arranging to have your boiler serviced before the worst of the winter weather arrives is a good idea. Your boiler works extra hard in cold weather to maintain a consistent temperature, so it is vital to make sure that it is up to the task. 

With all your preparations for winter in place, you will be ready to sit back and enjoy this magical time of year in your cosy home.