How You Can Make Sure Your Home Is Winter Ready If you look forward to the first snowfall of winter, you need to make sure your home is ready for the sleet, wind, and hail that comes with it. While we may not be expecting a repeat of record-breaking winter temperatures that once saw New Jersey residents faced with a very chilly -34 degrees Fahrenheit, the snow, rain, ice, and freezing temperatures can take a heavy toll on your home. Ensuring your home is winter-ready long before the colder weather kicks in will give you peace of mind that your home is warm and safe for your family, even in the harshest winters.
Winter Inventory Essentials Before the winter weather takes hold, you should ensure that you have the key essentials ready and in good working order. Make sure you have several good quality snow shovels, and they are all in good repair. Hopefully, you won’t experience a power outage this winter, but it’s best to be cautious and make sure your flashlights work and you have a good supply of batteries.
It’s a good idea to keep a few flashlights on each level of your home if you lose power. Long before the first snowflake hits the ground, test your snowblower to make sure it works, changes the gas and oil, and either repair or replace any worn-out parts.