5 Steps to Get Your Home Winter Ready
Posted by Bartlett Real Estate Group on Friday, December 11th, 2020 at 7:30am.
If you’ve lived in Texas for at least one winter season, you know the weather can be quite unpredictable. One day it’s 70 degrees and sunny and the next it’s nearing freezing temperatures and there’s a chance of snow. Luckily, Texas winters can be mild for the most part but those intense bouts of cold and ice can do a number on your home if you’re not properly prepared! As we head into the colder months, we wanted to share some pointers to keep your home in tip-top shape…
Sources:
1https://www.cdc.gov/nceh/publications/spotlights/cospotlight.htm#:~:text=ATLANTA%20%E2%80%94%20Carbon%20monoxide%20(CO),Control%20and%20Prevention%20(CDC).
2https://www.nfpa.org/Public-Education/Fire-causes-and-risks/Seasonal-fire-causes/Put-A-Freeze-on-Winter-Fires#:~:text=Heating%2C%20holiday%20decorations%2C%20winter%20storms,carbon%20monoxide%20and%20electrical%20fires.
- Inspect your home’s heating and AC system.
- Do a quick energy audit to ensure there are no leaks in any windows or door seals.
- Make sure your safety detectors are working.
- Check your chimney.
- Keep your attic free from furry friends.
Sources:
1https://www.cdc.gov/nceh/publications/spotlights/cospotlight.htm#:~:text=ATLANTA%20%E2%80%94%20Carbon%20monoxide%20(CO),Control%20and%20Prevention%20(CDC).
2https://www.nfpa.org/Public-Education/Fire-causes-and-risks/Seasonal-fire-causes/Put-A-Freeze-on-Winter-Fires#:~:text=Heating%2C%20holiday%20decorations%2C%20winter%20storms,carbon%20monoxide%20and%20electrical%20fires.