Winter is fast approaching. The weather is turning to more rain, sleet, hail, and snow. The wind is blowing. The leaves are falling from the trees. The temperature is dropping. The days are getting shorter. For many of us, this is a great time of year, filled with celebrations and festivities. But it is one that requires some preparation on many fronts. One area of focus that should be coming to the forefront of your mind is preparing your home. There are a number of home adaptations that can benefit you during the colder and more festive months of the year, and it’s a good idea to get them carried out in advance, rather than leaving things last minute. This can save you money, help you enjoy the winter more and generally prove more organised. Here are some areas of focus for you to mull over for now!
Insulation
As we’ve briefly mentioned above, the winter months can be pretty cold. You’re going to have to take a few actions to make sure that your home stays warm and cosy throughout! One major step you can take to achieve this is properly insulating your home. You don’t want to spend a fortune heating your home, only for all the heat to escape and for you to have to crank the heaters up constantly. This can be costly and inconvenient.
- Attic Insulation – as we all know, heat rises. This means that the area of your home that is most likely to lose the most heat is the attic. This is where attic insulation can come in extremely useful. Good quality attic insulation will prevent heat from escaping through your roof and will really help to keep your entire home warm and cosy.
- Double Glazing – glass is a very poor insulator. This means that heat can escape through it extremely easily. Nowadays, we tend to have more windows, larger windows, skylights, conservatories, and other large glass structures in our homes. This is because we want more natural light in our properties. However, there is a way to have these features without constantly losing excessive energy from our homes. The answer is double glazing. Double glazed glass is a much better insulator than single pane glass, so it’s more than worth the investment.
Cleaning the Gutters
Leaves and other debris tend to fill our gutters more in the lead-up to winter. This is because the trees are shedding their leaves ready for the winter. So, you should make sure to check and clean your gutters regularly throughout the winter. The majority of people use a professional company to do this, as it’s safer and more convenient.
Prepping the Garden
There are steps you can take to prepare your garden throughout the winter too. Simple steps, such as laying mulch over your mud, can prevent your greenery from frost and help make sure you have a manageable and presentable garden to return to in the spring.
These are just a few starter points to help get your journey started as best possible. Hopefully, at least one will prove useful for you throughout the winter months!
