Get Ready for Winter AmeriClean Newsletter - October 2008
Where did summer go? You might be wondering that, and we are, too. Although autumn is just entering its full glory this month, it’s time to get ready for winter. You’ll do best to take care of winter tasks before it’s time for the holidays and schedules get extra busy.
First of all, don’t forget to winterize. Rising energy costs make this a top priority this year. Energystar.gov gives instructions about how to do this, starting with home sealing. First, their experts suggest, make a diagram of your home and mark any places where you feel a draft. In the attic, for example, air leaks might be found where inner and outer walls meet the attic floor. You can follow the EPA’s step-by-step directions for plugging leaks with insulation you’ve stuffed into plastic garbage bags or, for bigger jobs, use the EPA’s tips to select a contractor.
At the same time, check your furnace and consider getting it cleaned and tuned before it’s called into heavy use. According to ririanproject.com, you can even reverse ceiling fans for more efficient heating, making sure they turn clockwise to push warm air down rather than up. Diyonline.com reminds readers to check and clear attic vents, too.
For the outside of your home, check windows and doors and replace any caulk that’s peeling away or damaged. Turn off inside valves for outdoor faucets and release outdoor faucet handles slightly to release any water still in the pipes. Don’t forget the gutters and roof—cleaning and repairing anything that needs attention will be a lot easier now than it will be when the weather is colder. You can spend time in your fall garden, too—gardening.about.com points out that bulbs need several weeks in the ground to establish their roots before the ground freezes.
Now’s the time for carpet, tile and upholstery cleaning—you can get ready for holiday parties and family visits by preparing now. Why not schedule an AmeriClean visit? We’ll help your cold weather preparation tasks go more quickly, and we’ll help you enjoy a clean, cozy home you’ll love to spend time in when the weather turns colder.
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