To Dos: Preparing For Winter

By December 15, 2014 February 6th, 2018 Custom Homes

This Indianapolis custom home builder is saying “hurry up!”. The cold is upon us. Winter is the time of year where people spend more time indoors. There are a few winter cleaning tasks that you might need to partake before we get too far into the season.

Indianapolis custom home builders recommend:

Changing your furnace filter now will keep your furnace in working order.

If you’ve already completed this task this month, you may want to hire a professional to come clean your furnace. As an Indianapolis custom home builder, we want you to keep your home dust free.

Remove dust now to save yourself from a build up.

The time has come to do a better than average job at dusting. Since windows are closed due to the cold weather, dust will start to build up faster.

Cleaning floors now will help you prevent bigger issues in the future.

The winter is rough on the floors whether they are carpeted, hardwood, or tile. You have probably been noticing the excessive amount of leaves and mud your family is tracking into the house. This is a good time of year to have your floors cleaned. Also, think about adding a new protective seal to those hardwoods. Hey, if the winter keeps you inside, you might as well make your inside look brand new.

Preparing the outside of your custom home for winter weather:

However, cleaning is not limited to the inside of your custom home. The outside of your custom home is also important to prepare for the winter elements. Take note of these Indianapolis custom home builder tips for securing your outdoor living spaces.

  • Cover – We understand seat, plant, and outdoor TV covers are not the most attractive decor items. However, they are necessary to protecting your outdoor living spaces and you will be happy in the spring when your TV still works! Depending on the type of outdoor TV you have, you may have to bring it in during the cold season.

  • Drain – Turning off your sprinkler system is not enough. You will need to ensure they are drained so that you don’t have to replace your system come spring.

  • Prune- If you still have time, try to prune your plants. Help them continue living and looking good so they can thrive in springtime.

Now that you have the tasks down, it’s time to get them done… fast. If you have a remodeling project you would like completed this winter, let Hamilton Homes help. Work with an Indianapolis custom home builder that will connect the missing puzzle pieces in your custom home. Schedule a free consultation before the holidays!

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