Winter is coming! And if you don’t want to have the inside of your house looking like “The Wall” from Game of Thrones, this is the blog for you. We give you 7 tips that can help you prevent cold, both in liquid and in gas form, from coming in. The last few tips give you the secrets of creating a cosy living area. Keep reading and enjoy this winter!
How to Winterproof the Outside of Your Home?
Winterproofing the outside of your home mainly consists of checking if your home works as it should. Checking shingles, running the heater, and tidying up the garden are some of the things you can do to make your life easier and your home ready for those cold days. Below you’ll find different ways to get started and prep your home.
Check The State Of Your Roof and Gutters
One of the worst problems during the colder days is having a leaky roof caused by clogged gutters or roof damage. Especially the leaves that start falling during the fall; they can quickly block water drainage systems. So, it’s a good idea to schedule an appointment with a professional to check out if there is damage. They’ll check your roof for loose shingles and will look at the general state of your roof and gutters. If you schedule it ahead, you’ll have enough time to let the professional clean the blockages or repair existing damage.
Run Your Heating at Least Once
The last thing you’d want to discover when it’s getting really cold outside is that your heating system isn’t working properly. Make sure to test it out once or twice in the months leading up to the holiday period. This way, you will have enough time to fix any problems. Additionally, let a technician perform an annual check on your warm water systems. Trust me, the money is well spent on reassurance that you won’t have a cold shower after making snowmen outside. (Speaking from personal experience)
Make Sure To Clean Up Gardening Tools and Hoses
While it mostly doesn’t matter if your tools and hoses are outside during the summer, it’s better to have a big garden sweep and put all the tools away in storage. Additionally, make sure to drain all hoses and cover open pipes to prevent frost damage. This might seem unimportant, but it will prevent you from having to buy new tools or hoses next spring.
Ways To Improve The Inside Of Your House
While the outside of your house is the most important to keep the cold air from creeping in and cuddling you on those cold winter nights, the inside of your house also deserves some love. So the last few tips to make your random fall evening into a cosy, Instagram-worthy vibe. We’re discussing anything from decor to how to create a cosy environment to stimulate some winter reading.
Get Some Cosy Pillows and Blankets
A few weeks before Halloween, most stores like Target and Walmart will start luring you in with silly or spooky decorations. These can be placed outside or in your house. However, in addition to these decorations, you can find all kinds of things to make a room cosy. For example: Pillows in the shape of a pumpkin, or fleece blankets that can cover a family of 4. These extras can transform your living room from a fresh summer vibe to a cosy fall evening environment. And let’s be real, what’s more inviting you to snuggle up on the couch than cozy pillows and blankets? Pro tip: choose one of your favorite fall movies to watch or turn on the “Fireplace” video on Netflix ( you know which one) to have some crispy background noise for when you’re reading a book.
Block Air Currents With a Weighted Door Snake
If after all the prep work on the outside of the house, you still feel cold coming into your rooms, then you might have to fix your doors. However, there are budget-friendly ways to get around it for just this year. The cold that’s coming from underneath your door can be blocked with a weighted door snake- don’t worry, this is the non-venomous kind. You can find them in all different sizes or shapes. Some might actually look like a snake, while others look like sausage dogs chilling at your door.
