Depending on your climate, you might have to worry about getting your car up the driveway in deep snow or freezing temperatures. If your area gets very cold and blessed with snowfall, you need to inspect your driveway, sidewalk and steps for cracks and holes that need to be filled. This will not only make your paths easier to use, but ensure no damage is visible once the snow thaws. You can also give your fence a fresh coat of protective paint to keep it looking fresh during the winter and cute in the spring.
Before temperatures drop too low, make sure to inspect your home’s exterior. While this task requires some serious equipment, you can do a very thorough job with scaffolding that will provide you with a sturdy surface and give you a possibility to reach all the high places on your façade. Make sure to check your exterior for cracks, caulk your windows and provide your doors with weather stripping. These small fixes might not seem like much, but they will keep your interior toasty and cozy.
In order to avoid leaks and damage to your façade, make sure your gutters are clean and ready for fall and winter rains and all the thawing snow in the spring. Cleaning out debris and leaves from your gutters takes only a few hours, but it does require some gear. You’ll need at least a ladder and a helper on the ground. It’s smart to grab protective gloves because you can often run into a bird’s nest, animal poop and even some unfriendly insects that can seriously hurt you. Keep an eye on cracks and remember that they get worse with snow and ice, so consider replacing damaged parts.
If you tend to hang out around the fireplace all through the winter, make sure to schedule chimney cleaning to avoid nasty smells, smoke and chimney fires. Once the winter comes, your fireplace and chimney will be working non-stop, so give them some love.
If you give your house plenty of love before winter hits, it will keep you warm and cozy all thought the harsh season and you’ll welcome spring without any damage to your property.