Last Updated on December 6, 2020
3. Protect Your Garden And Keep Your Gutters Clean
While Autumn is magical and amazing, the falling leaves that accumulate on your roof’s eavestroughs can keep the snow and the ice from draining properly. This can result in extensive damages to your roof. Be sure to clean it up before the rainy season begins. If you have been tending to your garden during the Summer and it’s thriving, the Winter is not the time to slack off. Protect your plans from the cold weather. If you don’t know how, talk to your local gardening shop and see if they can help. And to finish, an exterior safety tip for Winter: Be sure to drain all of your hoses, as the cold weather might cause them to burst if you leave water inside.
4. Clean Up Your Garage And Your Storage Units
There are a lot of things that shouldn’t be left outside during the harsh winter months. From gardening tools to your own car, you should make sure that you have enough garage and storage space to keep them protected. Plus, it’s time to dig out your snowblower and keep it at hand. You never know when you’ll have to clean up after a snowstorm. A shovel and an eco-friendly alternative to salt can also come in handy during the cold season.
5. Invest In Pest Prevention
Winter can be hard on everyone, not just humans. As a result, small pests like insects or mice might be looking for a warm place to stay. But your home is not a pest hotel, is it? Check your home for any gaps or cracks that might allow these tiny creatures to sneak inside. Clean inside your home, and keep the surroundings tidy as well. Try to empty your garbage can as often as possible to keep small rodents to come over and try to scrape for leftover food. If you have garbage bins outside, make sure they are properly covered. Even if the house you live in doesn’t belong to you, it’s in your best interest to inform your landlord if something poses a danger for you or other tenants in the building. As a tenant, be sure to clean up after yourself and keep your home and the surrounding areas clean and clutter-free. Be vigilant and help protect yourself and those around you from the many dangers of Winter!
