When the temperature starts to dip, it’s a good reminder to get your home ready for the colder months ahead. A few simple steps can make a big difference in how your home performs through the winter, especially here in Waterloo Region where the weather can shift quickly.
Checking for drafts around windows and doors is a great place to start. If you feel cold air slipping through, adding fresh weather stripping or a small bead of caulking can help keep the warm air in and the cold air out.
It’s also a good time to swap out your furnace filter. Clean filters help your system run more efficiently, and a quick service appointment helps make sure you’re not dealing with surprises on the first really cold day.
Outside the home, disconnect and store your hoses. Make sure your exterior water lines are shut off so they don’t freeze. Clearing your gutters is another simple step that helps melting snow drain properly as winter sets in.
And if you have a pressure washer or other equipment that shouldn’t sit in a shed or cold detached garage, move it into a warmer storage spot to avoid damage.
Taking care of these small tasks helps protect your home and keeps things running smoothly all season long.
If a winter move is on your mind, reach out anytime. I’m Warren McNeil with Peak Realty Ltd., and together with Melanie, we help buyers and sellers navigate each step with ease across Waterloo Region.