With it currently being winter, it means it’s cold, wet, and downright dreary outside. It’s important to know that autumn and winter are the two seasons where you’ll want to ensure that your home is protected. Whether you live in a house or an apartment, it’s never too late to look into ways to protect your home from the winter chill and the built-up condensation that homes tend to have during these months. Optimising your home also means that you’re fighting off against any potential issues such as mould. Your home is your investment, and if you’re wanting to continue getting a better property value out of it then you need to look into ways to properly maintain it. So these are some tips for protecting your home during the winter months.
Think about where mould could potentially build-up
It’s best to look around your home each season for vulnerable spots where mould could develop. Always keep a watchful eye on this because even newer homes can fall victim to this. You never want to neglect your home, even the hard-to-see spots. The two main rooms in a home that are more prone to mould build-up would be the bathroom and kitchen. This is where most condensation is built up as well due to steam and just general moisture. If you have windows in either of these two spaces, it’s best to open them from time to time. It’s also helpful to check to see how the airflow is in these two spaces. Are there any vents in these rooms? If you have mould built up in your home then you may be able to get help with Disrepair Claims, especially if you’re a landlord.
Check the insulation in your home
There are some areas in your home where you can easily check the insulation, some other parts of your home, not so much. But it’s most important if it’s the top part of your home such as your attic as this will help give you a general idea of how it is in the rest of your home. Not only is good insulation going to get your home in a much more valuable position but it’s far more eco-friendly as well. This can really improve your home life. You can save a lot of money in the long run if your home has solid insulation. It means less energy needs to warm up your home, so this can save you money and you’ll be sustainable.
Regularly check your gutters
Not all leaves will fall during autumn, some trees will still have leaves falling during the winter months. It’s best to go outside once a month and just check to see how your gutters are. Clogged gutters can have the potential of deteriorating the exterior of your home. This is mostly caused by water overflowing and running down your house. While it’s okay the first few times, the more often this happens the more damage your house is taking. This can also destroy the foundation of your home as well. So it’s far better to not take the risk, and just easily check your gutters. You can even hire some help if you’re needing assistance with getting your gutters cleaned up.
