{"id":707,"date":"2016-01-22T08:55:39","date_gmt":"2016-01-22T16:55:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.roryc.ca\/blog\/?p=707"},"modified":"2016-01-22T09:47:26","modified_gmt":"2016-01-22T17:47:26","slug":"winterizing-tips-for-a-warm-cozy-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.roryc.ca\/blog\/2016\/01\/winterizing-tips-for-a-warm-cozy-home\/","title":{"rendered":"Winterizing Tips for a Warm &#038; Cozy Home"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">By completing a quick checklist of to-dos in preparation for winter, you can curl up by the fireplace and not fret about high heating bills. Here\u2019s what to do to prep your home for the chilly part of the year.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Prepare Your Windows<\/strong><br \/>\nWinterizing your home often starts with the windows. If you\u2019ve been considering purchasing storm windows for your house, now\u2019s a good time to do it. They\u2019ll help keep out cold drafts, keeping you and your family cozy inside. If that\u2019s not in your budget, consider a weatherization kit. You can DIY it by sealing your windows with plastic sheeting.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Inspect Your Ducts<\/strong><br \/>\nIf your ducts are leaky, it makes it harder for your home to remain at a comfortable temperature. As you prepare for winter, get your ducts inspected to be sure everything is properly sealed. And while you\u2019re at it \u2026<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Check Your Furnace<br \/>\nIt\u2019s a good idea to get on an annual maintenance schedule with your HVAC system. Before DFW gets hit with blasts of cold air, have a professional inspect your furnace to ensure it\u2019s running efficiently and there aren\u2019t any issues.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Keep Your Gutters Clean<\/strong><br \/>\nIt\u2019s important that water can flow freely through your gutters. If not, you risk getting icicles and ice dams when the temperatures dip. The up side? It won\u2019t cost you anything other than your time and a little hands-on work.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Look for Possible Leaks<\/strong><br \/>\nIf you feel a chilly draft near a window or door, it\u2019s likely an air leak. While it\u2019s common, especially in older homes, it\u2019s a problem that needs to be addressed. Inspect your home for gaps or cracks around windows, doors, baseboards, and electrical outlets, and seal them with caulk or weather stripping. Spray-foam is a good solution for larger cracks.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Up Your Insulation<\/strong><br \/>\nBy adding some extra insulation to the walls and attic this winter, you\u2019ll be reducing the cost of your heating bills. While you can insulate the attic on your own, you\u2019re better off calling in a professional to help with other areas. Here\u2019s a list of insulation contractors in Dallas that can help get the job done.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">By following a few of these tips, you can keep the heat in and the cold out this winter season.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/blog.coldwellbanker.com\/winterizing-tips-for-a-warm-and-cozy-home\/\" target=\"_blank\">Winterizing Tips for a Warm &amp; Cozy Home<\/a> by Audrey Sellers | Coldwell Banker Blue Matter<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By completing a quick checklist of to-dos in preparation for winter, you can curl up by the fireplace and not fret about high heating bills. 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