Summer is almost over and it's time to start preparing for the cold weather. Whether you personally take all the necessary steps to prepare your home for the cold season or choose to hire specialists, don't forget to check off everything below:
1. Check the thermal insulation of the house
Check if there is a draft around windows and doors, and if they are not properly insulated, replace the locks and insulate as much as possible with sealing strips or other handy solutions.
Another way to minimize heat loss is to buy thick curtains that will further insulate the windows.
All of this will translate into not only a warmer but also a more economical home.
2. Buy what you need for winter in advance
Take advantage of the fact that if you do your shopping online, especially during the off-season, you can benefit from discounts and save money, time and energy, and order in advance what you think you will need for winter - from thick bedding to an electric blanket or convector.
3. Do a general cleaning
Now, while you can still leave the windows open for ventilation, it's also a good time to clean sofas, mattresses, carpets, windows and get rid of mold.
Dust and stains that favor the appearance of mites, bacteria, mold, etc. have probably accumulated during the summer, and such problems can worsen in humidity.
4. Wash winter clothes, blankets, etc.
When the cold weather comes, you will most likely dry your clothes indoors and since thick ones or blankets dry slowly, they may develop an unpleasant smell. In addition, they increase the level of humidity in the living space, so it is preferable to wash them while it is still warm and you can dry them outside.
5. Check the roof
Now is also the time to check if your roof needs repairs and to solve any existing or potential problems that may arise during the winter. You don't want rain to leak into your house, nor do you want to climb on the roof when it's frozen or slippery.
Also, clean the gutters and downspouts to prepare them for the coming rains and snowfalls.
6. Do minor repairs
