{"id":14800,"date":"2020-02-01T15:15:00","date_gmt":"2020-02-01T23:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.roryc.ca\/blog\/?p=14800"},"modified":"2020-02-01T12:50:54","modified_gmt":"2020-02-01T20:50:54","slug":"winter-home-maintenance-tips-to-save-time-money","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.roryc.ca\/blog\/2020\/02\/winter-home-maintenance-tips-to-save-time-money\/","title":{"rendered":"Winter Home Maintenance Tips to Save Time &#038; Money"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">You know what\u2019s great about really bad winter weather? It forces you to spend more time indoors and give your home some TLC. When you\u2019ve finished Netflix bingeing and need to stretch your legs, take a quick tour of your home with a notebook and make a list of things that need fixing.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Here are 16 winter home maintenance tips to save time and money that you can DIY or have someone who specializes in local handyman services do the work for you.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u2022 Test smoke and carbon monoxide detectors to ensure they\u2019re working. Replace the batteries if necessary.<br \/>\n\u2022 Check weather stripping around doors and windows and replace if they\u2019re coming loose or you feel a draft.<br \/>\n\u2022 Change your furnace filter so it continues to block dust and debris.<br \/>\n\u2022 Protect door entryways from snow and water damage with mats (indoors and outside), boot scrapers, shoe racks and boot trays.<br \/>\n\u2022 Clean the dryer lint trap, hose and vent \u2013 clogs can cause a fire.<br \/>\n\u2022 Wrap any exposed pipes that run near exterior walls with grey foam wrap to keep them warm.<br \/>\n\u2022 Take a peek in your attic. Any signs of critters or wet insulation? If you\u2019ve been feeling colder than usual, consider adding more insulation.<br \/>\n\u2022 Fix faucet drips and save money on your water bill.<br \/>\n\u2022 Check walls for nail pops that could cause a future crack. Remove, replace and patch.<br \/>\n\u2022 Fix squeaky doors with lubricant.<br \/>\n\u2022 Tighten knobs on doors, cabinets and drawers.<br \/>\n\u2022 Remove and replace dried-out caulking around bathtubs, shower handles, faucets and tile.<br \/>\n\u2022 Reverse ceiling fans so warm air is pushed down into your rooms.<br \/>\n\u2022 Drain your hot water tank to clear out dirty sediment.<br \/>\n\u2022 Check your basement for cracks and water leaking around basement windows, especially near window wells where snow and ice can accumulate.<br \/>\n\u2022 Ensure air vents are clear from junk, toys, clothing, furniture and other obstructions. Close the vents in rooms not being used to save money. Drive the heat to where you need it.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/blog\/16-winter-home-maintenance-tips-to-save-time-and-money\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">16 Winter Home Maintenance Tips to Save Time and Money<\/a> by HeyBryan | zoocasa<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You know what\u2019s great about really bad winter weather? It forces you to spend more time indoors and give your home some TLC. 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