How to prepare your home and garden for winter

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A new season has arrived and so has the opportunity to start thinking about small changes inside and outside to prepare your home this winter.

Beating those winter blues is all about surrounding yourself with as much warmth and light as possible. Bosch Home and Garden offer hints and tips that not only ensure that your home feels warm and welcoming but also help prevent the cold from taking its toll on your property and heating bills.

How to prepare your home and garden for winter

Whether you can afford to conduct an energy audit to find the leaks and cracks or if it’s simply adding layers of insulation for warmth, now is the ideal time to winter-proof your home and garden.

1. Protect the patio furniture and tools

If you’re lucky enough to have a garden shed then shelter or at least cover up outdoor furniture such as your tables and chairs and your BBQ to avoid the potential of rust. Don’t forget about protecting and locking away the garden tools you won’t be using over the winter not only from the weather but for safekeeping too. For tips on protecting your garden from frost this winter visit: http://bit.ly/2z29jFK

2. Clear out the gutters

It’s important to give your gutters a clear out this winter to make sure they’re clear of all sticks, leaves, and mud. Overflowing and blocked gutters can drench walls and cause long-term damage to your property. The EasyAquatak120 high-pressure washer makes tasks like these effortless.

3. Seal the gaps, cracks, and draughts

To prevent chilly air from entering the home seal cracks and gaps around door frames, windows and walls using inexpensive strips of insulation, caulk or foam filler for larger areas. The Bosch IXO screwdriver can be a nifty tool for winterproofing when it comes to temporarily sealing uncovered keyholes, cat flaps or letterboxes or securing the hinges on front and backdoors. Check for draughts too and cover with draught excluders – visit here for ideas to create your own draught excluder!

4. Give your radiators some TLC

There’s a myth that bleeding radiators is a difficult task when actually it’s super easy and essential to keep your home warm this winter. A quick way to tell if your radiator needs bleeding is if it’s cooler at the top or at the bottom. Use a bleed key to turn the valve at the top of the radiator anti-clockwise until you hear the hissing sound of the air. Have a cloth ready for any water that drips and once the water begins to flow, tighten the valve back up again!

5. Insulation is key

If you live in a modern property insulation is less of a worry. If not then insulation is key and can make a huge difference in ensuring heat remains in your home resulting in cutting the cost of your energy bills. A quarter of the heat in your home can be lost through insufficient insulation in the loft alone. Installers are usually needed for cavity insulation and bigger jobs, however, for smaller insulation tasks the cordless Bosch PTK 3.6 LI tacker may come in handy for stapling thin insulation materials onto softwood.

Winter is almost here and the desire to be inside is stronger than ever. Winter proofing is essential as let’s face it, our homes have always been at the heart of this season.

Find inspiration and guidance, project ideas, tricks and tips for all areas of DIY and gardening to help make your house a home visit https://www.allaboutdiy.com/gb/en/index.htm

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