While you probably want to soak up the last few days of warm weather surrounded by colourful autumn leaf-fall, it’s also that time of the year where you need to begin preparing your home for the upcoming winter season. Below is our top checklist you can refer to, to ensure that winterising your home is done at the most convenient, easy, and inexpensive way possible.
Lay Out the Fuzz
Who doesn’t like to cuddle around warmth in winter? By adding thick rugs to your living room and bedrooms, you’re generating warmth and comfort within these rooms. While you add rugs to your home, it may come in handy to keep a blanket in the living room as well, particularly for those days where your only wish is to drink hot chocolate while netflixing on your couch. While you’re at it, don’t forget to bring out your winter bedding and extra blankets for your bedroom for additional warmth.
Seal Unwanted Gaps Around Windows and Doors
If you have gaps between windows and door frames or even walls, it may be time to seal them. Add sealing strips and bottom seals to door gaps and silicone caulk to any window gaps to effectively block out cold air. Now, you might think that purchasing silicone and sealing strips is only adding to your expenses, however this may work in your favour as it could aid in keeping your heating bills down.
Plan Ahead
This is where the rules of demand and supply come into play. If you wait for winter to purchase your winter necessities, such as gas, heaters, firewood, and blankets, you’ll most likely pay more than what you’d normally pay in the other seasons of the year. Hence is why it’s best to purchase these before the cold weather strikes!
Switch Up Those Curtains
Curtains can be seen as seasonal items. And it only makes sense to get heavier and thicker curtains in winter to further block out cold and block in heat. Thicker curtains also create a more cosy effect in your home.
There are numerous ways to prepare your home for the upcoming cold season, however these top tips are a great starting point to ensuring that you enjoy staying indoors in winter while in the most comfortable environment possible!
