Winter is the time to cozy up indoors. But without proper preparation, the chilly weather can lead to headaches like high heating bills, frozen pipes, and drafty rooms. Taking the time to prepare your home for winter helps protect it from the elements and ensures you and your family stay warm and comfortable. Let us explore the essential steps to winter-proofing your home.
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Winter has arrived, bringing with it the desire to curl up and eat hearty, warming cuisine. But to balance that warm feeling, we must consider some winter-time nutrients that keep us strong and healthy. This post will discuss a few easy but delicious meals that lift your spirit and give you the nutrition needed to survive the winter.
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Winter is the perfect time to stay inside and make those indoor home improvements you have been putting off all year. Even smaller, cosmetic home improvement projects can go a long way in upgrading your space and creating a more welcoming, inviting space to enjoy year-round.
From adding warmth and charm to your living space to upgrading your storage solutions, let us explore a few indoor home improvement projects you can take on this winter.
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As winter’s cold embrace settles in, many gardeners assume that their outdoor spaces must succumb to a barren and colorless existence. However, this could not be further from the truth. Winter offers a unique canvas for your garden, one filled with subtle, natural beauty waiting to be uncovered.
This comprehensive guide helps you explore the enchanting world of winter gardening and introduces you to the best plants for winter conditions. We aim to help you transform your garden into a mesmerizing winter magic one, teeming with life, colors, and textures. From the steadfast evergreens that brave the chill to the delicate blossoms that defy the frost, we will introduce you to a diverse array of plants that will redefine your perception of winter gardening.
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As winter approaches, it is time to trade in beach towels for fluffy blankets and to prepare your home for the colder months ahead.
Taking time to perform some necessary maintenance tasks can protect your home from potential damage, keep you comfortable, and save you from significant expenditures in the future.
Here is your ultimate checklist to ensure your home is winter-ready!
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Winter is upon us, and depending on where you live, the temperatures can go from hot to cold in an instant. However, before this happens, there are several home maintenance rituals you should partake in, including sealing your home.
There may be poorly insulated areas or drafts in your home, letting the warmth out and costing you extra money on your monthly heating bills. Read on to learn how to avoid it!
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Home heating costs can quickly skyrocket during the winter. Perhaps you have puzzled over the utility bill, trying to figure out how to keep costs down. Fortunately, there are easy and affordable ways to make the most of the warmth in your home. Before you crank up the thermostat settings, try these 12 tips for efficiently heating your home during winter.
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Dark and dreary winters can often lead to higher energy costs as families try to make their living environments more enjoyable. Common culprits include lights flipped on all day to accommodate fewer daylight hours and increased use of the heater, thanks to freezing temperatures. Energy expenses also build up with seemingly small gestures like humidifiers, running taps, and hot water heater usage as you try to find the perfect way to defrost when winter blues take hold. Luckily, there are plenty of ways to lower your energy costs, which means big winter savings.
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Do you live somewhere where blizzards are a regular part of your winter life? Many homeowners struggle with having to get ready for a harsh season and harsh conditions hitting their home. Let’s go through a checklist of what you can do to get your home ready for winter.
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Now let’s not go toilet paper crazy like we saw in the early months of COVID-19, but it may be a good idea to get a few essential items before being trapped inside because of a blizzard. De-icing salt, shovels, flashlights and batteries are all great items to pick up. You’ll want flashlights and batteries, just in case the power goes out. The salt is a necessity for many homeowners since oftentimes driveways and walkways get very slick during winter, while the shovel will come in handy once snow starts to build up and you have to dig your doorway or garage out. If you live in an apartment or rented property, the chances are your landlord has hired a service to salt and plow these areas, so you luck out!
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