10 Easy Frugal Ways to Prepare Your Home for Winter

Early autumn is the time to get ready for winter's freezing cold, ice, and snow. In this video we share ten easy ways to prepare your home for winter.

We stress the importance of clearing the gutters, disconnecting the hose and draining outside faucets, and checking your roof and chimney. Then, we delve into ways that you can save money on heating bills by changing the furnace filter, sealing and winterizing windows, and checking for air leaks. Finally, we share our recommendations for a winter storm preparedness, giving you a list of items you may consider having on hand.

00:00 - Introduction
00:45 - Check your furnace to be sure it works
02:03 - Disconnect hoses and drain outside faucets
03:18 - Clean out gutters and downspouts
05:08 - Check roof shingles, vents, and chimney
06:45 - Check carbon monoxide and smoke detectors
08:03 - Check supplementary heat sources
11:35 - Check windows and seal leaks
15:13 - Look for other air leaks
19:25 - Stock extra supplies and emergency supplies
21:26 - Make a list of emergency supplies

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