Prohibiting The Cold Season From Having An Impact On Your Home

Getting ready for Jack Frost's arrival will send a shiver down any homeowner's spine. A lengthy to-do list for getting your house ready can seem overwhelming, leaving you asking yourself where you will find the time and resources. But, with some positive outlook, easy tips and access to a few rental tools, you can winterize your house in just a weekend, leaving plenty of time to enjoy fall's splendor.

Prepare Your Lawn And Landscaping

Cold temperatures cause grass and other plants in your yard to go dormant. Spend a few hours preparing your yard for gorgeous greenery next year.

Begin by aerating. Renting an aerator is a cost-effective and efficient way to decrease thatch and supply additional space in the soil for water and oxygen to get to the roots. Find a nearby American Rental Association (ARA) member store near you by going to RentalHQ.com. After aerating, spread a quality winter fertilizer to provide your yard the nutrients it needs in order to grow strong. If you live in a location with harsh winters, remember to cover roses and fragile perennials so that they are secured.

Winterize Your Patio

The harsh winter elements can easily take a major toll on decking, so it's important to guard it. With a little bit of time and effort, your patio will make it through winter unscathed and ready for outdoor fun in spring.

To keep the structure's integrity in one piece and wood remaining beautiful, clean and seal your deck before winter arrives. Begin by renting a pressure washer at your neighborhood ARA member rental store. The trained rental associate will give you guidance on safe and reliable operation of the pressure washer. Shortly after you clean your patio, let it dry thoroughly and then apply paint or sealer.

Prune Your Shrubs

Unstable trees and dead branches can break and fall during the winter season, possibly damaging your home, your vehicle, a power line, or worse. Be an accountable homeowner and cut weak or dead branches in the fall so you do not have to worry.

A power saw is the easiest way to deal with dead branches and will take a lot less time than hand sawing. You can rent a power saw to cut the timber into small logs or portions for disposing of correctly. Chippers can also be rented for grinding up the wood and using it for mulch in the spring.

Seal Windowpanes And Doorways

When temperatures drop, the small cracks in windowpanes and doors become apparent. Prevent a cold home and expensive utility bills by caulking your windows and weather stripping doors.

Weather stripping is affordable and very easy. Put the adhesive strip in between the door and frame for a tight seal that confines the quantity of air that enters or leaves when the door is closed. Caulking windows is a simple procedure as well when you have a caulk gun. If you need to have a tall ladder to reach second story windows, think about renting it because you'll most likely use it infrequently. While you have the ladder, clean your rain gutters of fallen leaves and other debris that can cause back-ups and ice dams.

All you need is one weekend to prepare your house and lawn for the cold weather ahead. Plus you'll get to experience the crisp fall air while you get these fast and easy chores done.

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