Winters in Canada can be harsh. Luckily, modern technology allows us to live in homes that can protect us from the cold. In order to ensure these home protect us for many years, we must vigilantly take care of issues that waste energy or may result in costly repairs later.
Here are 20 tips for not only keeping your home warm, but for saving you money and prevent future damage.
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Tune up your heating system
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Reverse your ceiling fans
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Fix air leaks and attic insulation to prevent ice dams
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Caulk windows and doors
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Clean eavestroughs
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Add extensions to downspouts
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Turn off water supply to outside faucet
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Drain your lawn irrigation system
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Mulch your leaves with your mower instead of raking them
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Empty your mower of fuel or add stabilizer to the fuel
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Don’t prune trees and shrubs until late winter
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Test your sump pump
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Clean out your fireplace chimney
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Stock up on rock salt or ice melt
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Clean and repair patio furniture
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Replenish firewood stock
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Make sure your snow shovel/blower is in good shape
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Check foundation for cracks
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Organize your garage
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Drain your garden house, and store it inside
What other things do you do to prepare your home for winter?