Winterizing Wednesday – Up, Under and Around

In this Wednesday’s Winterizing Tips to Homesteading we will go up, under and around to keep the winter chill at bay!

For the home, go up and Inspect Roof, Gutters and Downspouts!

• If your weather temperature will fall below 32 degrees in the winter, adding extra insulation to the attic will prevent warm air from settling inside through your roof. If you have ceiling vents, this will decrease the cold draft coming in from them as well.
• Replace worn roof shingles or tiles to avoid icy build up.
• Clean out the gutters and use a hose to spray water down the downspouts to clear away leaves and debris. If it is rainy and the debris holds water, gutters will get heavy and potentially damaged with ice.
• Consider installing leaf guards on the gutters and extensions on the downspouts to direct water away from the home to avoid icy build up close to doors and pathways.