Winter first implies the arrival of low temperatures, cold winds, snow and ice. Unlike wild animals, whether it is a cottage or an apartment, we have the advantage of having a warm house that is free to use. Here we can turn on the heating, and outdoor frosts do not bother us at all.
But in order to enjoy the heated dwelling, it is necessary to prepare it for the winter. It may seem that the owner of the apartment does not have to worry about such things, but the reverse is true. They are easier than those who live in a family house, but before the winter you need to make some adjustments.
First of all, if there are flowers in the garden or on the balcony, which do not cope with our winter, you need to move them inside. They have enough light and at the same time need to choose for them an ideal place for the winter so that they were not in the draft.
In addition, it is unlikely that you will dry your clothes outdoors during the winter months. Therefore, it is recommended to check the portable dryer to see if it holds everything as needed, or invest if you don\’t already own it. Believe me, it will pay off for you.
In winter, our dwelling is heated by heating. Whether the gas is installed or has its own boiler, it is a heat source. And, as such, it requires pre-winter maintenance. First of all, you need to dust it. Do not laugh, heating is one of the main places that can be forgotten when cleaning.1 And it is dust that prevents the radiation of heat.
Next, it is recommended to carefully inspect all radiators and check if they are leaking somewhere. Diverging them is also not out of the question. At the same time, we should pay attention to the heat supply pipe. They are also good to see.
Those who have their own boiler should pay close attention to it. It should be thoroughly cleaned and subjected to careful inspection, and also invite a chimney sweep to inspect the chimney. Of course, this also includes checking whether there is enough fuel and whether the fuel is stored properly. With poor care, it can lose much of its calorific value.
It\’s no secret that most of the cold from the outside penetrates into the house through the windows. You can easily convince yourself of this, you just need to put your hands on the windowsill on a frosty day. Therefore, it is necessary to pay attention to whether it is tight enough. The same applies to balcony doors. Only then will not waste money on the leaking heat, nor will it lead to frost inside.
For those who have a family home, there is another duty, which is to check the roof. In winter, even a fairly thick layer of snow can attack, so you need to make sure that the roof can carry it (at least for a while).
Now you know how to prepare so that the cold does not jump over you, and so that you can calmly experience it in the warmth of the house.
