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Practical Ways to Keep Cold Air Out of Your Home This Spring

Although springtime is nearly upon us, many parts of the U.S. can’t count on winter weather simply going away on March 21st. With even famously warm parts of the U.S. being hit by freezing temps, there’s no denying that this winter has been a beast, and for many of us, wintertime won’t truly be over for a couple of months. While there may not be much we can do about the frosty weather outside, there are numerous steps we can take to keep cool outdoor air from entering our homes. Fortunately, this doesn’t have to prove challenging, costly, or prohibitively pricey. Homeowners looking for practical ways to keep cold air out at bay throughout the springtime should consider the following measures.

Install Energy-Efficient Windows

Many of us are of the impression that if our windows are closed, no cold air could possibly find its way into our homes. While this line of thinking is somewhat understandable, it’s also incorrect. Traditional single-paned windows are poorly equipped to prevent warm air from escaping and cool air from entering. So, if these are the types of windows you have in your residence, there’s a good chance they’re causing your furnace or central heating unit to work harder than it needs to. Not only is this not good for your home’s primary heat source, but it’s also not exactly doing your heating bills any favors, either. This is where multi-paned windows can really prove useful. Commonly known as “energy-efficient windows,” these windows contain multiple panes, making them well-equipped to seal in indoor air and keep outdoor air at bay. While multi-paned windows come with higher price tags than their single-paned contemporaries, the level of comfort – and long-term savings – they offer should prove well worth the additional expense.

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Tend to Your Roof

Although many of us seldom stop to consider how important a well-maintained roof is, solid roofing is one of us our greatest defenses against the elements. As such, consistently placing roof maintenance on the backburner is liable to have undesirable consequences. For example, if holes form in your roof or roofing insulation, a fair amount of outside air is going to find its way inside. Worse yet, this can also cause moisture buildup, which can pave the way for the formation of mold. You can nip these problems in the bud by having your roof inspected on an annual basis and having any holes in the roof itself or its insulation patched in a timely manner. So, if your home’s roof could use some professional attention, hop online and search for “roofers near me”.

Hang Heat-Sealing Curtains

If you don’t have the budget for energy-efficient windows, outfit your existing windows with heat-sealing curtains. Per the name, these curtains are designed to seal in heat and are composed of much thicker materials than traditional curtains. They’re even affordable on the most stringent of budgets, so cost-conscious homeowners have no excuse for not taking the plunge. Furthermore, they’re available in a wide array of colors and patterns, so you should have no problem finding heat-sealing curtains that complement your interior décor.

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Stay on Top of Furnace Maintenance

Your furnace represents your household’s foremost line of defense against cold weather. In the absence of a functional furnace, most homes would be downright untenable during the colder seasons. That being the case, it behooves every responsible homeowner to stay on top of furnace maintenance. In addition to regularly changing the furnace filter, you’ll need to have the device inspected at least once a year. Seasoned heating and cooling professional will be able to meticulously inspect the device and identify – and remedy – any problems they come across. While this may cost a little bit of money, staying current with furnace maintenance stands to save you a king’s ransom in repair costs down the line.

After a particularly harsh winter, the onset of springtime is something everyone actively looks forward to. However, while spring may technically commence on March 21st, many parts of the country are unlikely to see an immediate change in weather. For colder areas of the U.S., the transition from cool wintery weather to mild spring weather is fairly slow, and it’s hardly unusual for cold temps and snowfall to continue well into the spring season. To ensure that your home is able to remain comfortably warm throughout this transitional phase, but the pointers discussed above to good use.

 

Gail P
I am a beachy type of person, living in Newport Beach, and oftentimes I’ll go for a swim with my daughter. When I’m bored, I’ll help make package boxes for my little girl’s sticker company on Etsy.