Getting ready for Jack Frost's arrival can send a shiver down any homeowner's spine. A long to-do list for getting your home prepared can feel overwhelming, leaving you wondering where you will find the time and resources. But, with some positive outlook, simple tips and access to a few rental tools, you can easily winterize your house in just one weekend, leaving plenty of time to enjoy fall's splendor.
Prepare Your Yard And Landscaping
Cold temperature levels cause grass and other plants in your yard to go dormant. Spend a couple of hours preparing your yard for beautiful greenery next year.
Start by aerating. Renting an aerator is an affordable and efficient way to reduce thatch and provide additional space in the soil for water and oxygen to reach the roots. Find a local American Rental Association (ARA) member business close to you by going to RentalHQ.com. After aerating, spread a quality winter fertilizer to give your grass the nutrients it needs in order to grow strong. If you live in an area with severe winters, don't forget to cover roses and delicate perennials so that they are secured.
Winterize Your Deck
The severe winter elements can take a major toll on decking, so it's important to protect it. With a little time and effort, your patio will make it through winter season unharmed and ready for outdoor fun in spring.
To maintain the structure's integrity intact and wood looking beautiful, clean and seal your patio before winter arrives. Start by renting a pressure washer at your local ARA member rental store. The trained rental associate will provide you guidance on safe and efficient operation of the pressure washer. Shortly after you clean your deck, let it dry thoroughly and then apply paint or sealant.
Prune Your Shrubs
Unstable trees and dead branches can break and fall during winter, potentially damaging your house, your car, a power line, or much worse. Be a responsible property owner and cut weak or dead branches in the fall so you do not have to stress.
A chainsaw is the easiest way to deal with dead branches and will take a lot less time than hand sawing. You can rent a chainsaw to cut the wood into small logs or sections for disposing of appropriately. Chippers can also be rented for grinding up the timber and using it for mulch in the springtime.
Seal Windowpanes And Doors
When temperatures drop, the small leaks in windows and doorways become apparent. Avoid a cold house and high electricity bills by caulking your windows and weather stripping doors.
Weather stripping is affordable and simple. Put the adhesive strip in between the door and frame for a tight seal that confines the amount of air that gets in or leaves when the door is closed. Caulking windows is a simple procedure as well when you have a caulk gun. If you need a tall ladder to reach second story windows, consider renting it since you'll likely use it infrequently. While you have the ladder, clean your gutters of fallen leaves and various other particles that can create backups and ice dams.
All you need to have is one weekend to prepare your house and yard for the cold weather ahead. Plus you'll get to experience the sharp autumn air while you get these quick and simple jobs done.
Discovery Inspections
http://www.discoveryinspectors.com/
420 Dividend Drive, Suite A-2
Peachtree City, GA 30269
(678) 253-4716
Prepare Your Yard And Landscaping
Cold temperature levels cause grass and other plants in your yard to go dormant. Spend a couple of hours preparing your yard for beautiful greenery next year.
Start by aerating. Renting an aerator is an affordable and efficient way to reduce thatch and provide additional space in the soil for water and oxygen to reach the roots. Find a local American Rental Association (ARA) member business close to you by going to RentalHQ.com. After aerating, spread a quality winter fertilizer to give your grass the nutrients it needs in order to grow strong. If you live in an area with severe winters, don't forget to cover roses and delicate perennials so that they are secured.
Winterize Your Deck
The severe winter elements can take a major toll on decking, so it's important to protect it. With a little time and effort, your patio will make it through winter season unharmed and ready for outdoor fun in spring.
To maintain the structure's integrity intact and wood looking beautiful, clean and seal your patio before winter arrives. Start by renting a pressure washer at your local ARA member rental store. The trained rental associate will provide you guidance on safe and efficient operation of the pressure washer. Shortly after you clean your deck, let it dry thoroughly and then apply paint or sealant.
Prune Your Shrubs
Unstable trees and dead branches can break and fall during winter, potentially damaging your house, your car, a power line, or much worse. Be a responsible property owner and cut weak or dead branches in the fall so you do not have to stress.
A chainsaw is the easiest way to deal with dead branches and will take a lot less time than hand sawing. You can rent a chainsaw to cut the wood into small logs or sections for disposing of appropriately. Chippers can also be rented for grinding up the timber and using it for mulch in the springtime.
Seal Windowpanes And Doors
When temperatures drop, the small leaks in windows and doorways become apparent. Avoid a cold house and high electricity bills by caulking your windows and weather stripping doors.
Weather stripping is affordable and simple. Put the adhesive strip in between the door and frame for a tight seal that confines the amount of air that gets in or leaves when the door is closed. Caulking windows is a simple procedure as well when you have a caulk gun. If you need a tall ladder to reach second story windows, consider renting it since you'll likely use it infrequently. While you have the ladder, clean your gutters of fallen leaves and various other particles that can create backups and ice dams.
All you need to have is one weekend to prepare your house and yard for the cold weather ahead. Plus you'll get to experience the sharp autumn air while you get these quick and simple jobs done.
Discovery Inspections
http://www.discoveryinspectors.com/
420 Dividend Drive, Suite A-2
Peachtree City, GA 30269
(678) 253-4716
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