About Home: Prepare Your Home for Winter

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Home From Diane Schmidt, your About Home Editor Even though the leaves are still on the trees and the frost is barely touching the flowers still in bloom, every morning when I awake I can feel winter's chill coming on. Before the snow starts to fall, it's a good idea to prepare your home for the cold, wintery weather that will soon be here. Winterizing Your Home This is the ultimate in a home preparation checklist that will ensure every inch of your space is protected from the cold and snow. See More About:  home improvement  home selling tips  listing agents Get Your Furnace Ready for Winter If there's only one thing you do to prepare your home for winter, this should be it. Having a good-working furnace will not only ensure that you stay warm and toasty all winter long, but will also help lower your home's energy costs. See More About:  annual furnace maintenance tips  tools needed for furnace maintenance  Checklist To Winterize Plumbing Of all the problems that can arise from a cold snap, one of the most costly occurs when we forget to winterize our pipes and plumbing system. Make sure your home is protected from water damage and more with this easy-to-use guide. See More About:  winterizing  plumbing maintenance  plumbing insulation Prepare Trees for Winter The inside of your home isn't the only area you need to prepare for the onslaught of winter: your home's landscaping is just as vulnerable. Trees and shrubs, while often dormant during the cold season, still require TLC to ensure they're protected against the harsh winter climate. See More About:  harvesting fruit  seasonal care guides  watering Home Ads Winter Maintenance Winter Vacations Winter Packages Winter Plants Plumbing Maintenance Featured Articles Pet Siberian Fox Achieve More with Less Effort 10 Tips to Control Firewood Insects Make a Small Bedroom Look Bigger Fall Scrapbooking How to Display Your Kids' Artwork   More from About.com Plan a Caribbean Vacation Whether you're planning a romantic escape, a girlfriend getaway, or an active family vacation we've got the resources you need. Read more...> How to Eat Locally Eating locally has many benefits, the food is fresher, tastes better, and has less environmental impact. But how can you get started? Read more...>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Home newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2012 About.com   Advertisement