(NC)-While you may have packed away your shorts and already covered your outdoor barbecue, there's plenty more you can do in the fall to prepare for the cooler weather ahead. If you're tired of having cold feet indoors and walking around the house attached to your throw blanket, remember the following two tips to help make your home more comfortable during the winter months:
1. Seal drafts
Audit your home and check for drafts around through-wall openings such as windows and doors. Ensure that drafts are properly plugged. For small cracks use sealant or caulking, and don't forget to check spaces where cold air can penetrate the home. Easily missed spaces include electrical outlets and cracks in foundation walls, so be sure to test these areas thoroughly by placing a feather beside the crack on a windy day.
2. Insulate floors, common areas and bedrooms
Having cold feet in the winter is not unfamiliar to Canadians, but it's often uncomfortable and is a major complaint among homeowners. Isabelle Champagne, an insulation expert from Owens Corning, suggests installing PINK Fiberglas insulation under floors over unheated spaces - an easy do-it-yourself application. PINK Fiberglas insulation is a versatile insulation option that can be applied in various rooms of a home where warmth is needed such as basements, attics and exterior walls.
If you wish to insulate areas of your home before winter but are unsure about which insulation product to use, seek the assistance of a building professional by calling 1-800-GET-PINKT or visiting www.owenscorning.ca.
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