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As the leaves change color and the air turns crisp, we know that winter is just around the corner or has already arrived for some of us! While we cozy up indoors, our outdoor furniture is left to brave the elements all on its own. But fear not! With a few simple do-it-yourself (DIY) methods, you can protect your cherished outdoor furniture from the occasional cold weather. Let's dive into some practical tips that will keep your patio looking fabulous all year round.

Ah, winter is upon us! The days are getting shorter, the temperatures are dropping, and the cozy comfort of staying indoors is beckoning. While most of us are focused on preparing our homes for the colder months, it's important not to neglect one crucial aspect of our outdoor spaces: our pools. Winterizing your pool may not be the most exciting task on your to-do list, but trust me, it's a move that will save you time, money, and headaches when summer rolls back around.

Winter is right around the corner, and along with it comes chilly temperatures and skyrocketing energy bills. But fear not! There are plenty of energy-efficient home upgrades that can help you stay cozy while keeping your bank account happy. In this blog post, we'll explore some simple yet effective ways to save on winter bills by making your home more energy-efficient. So grab a cup of hot cocoa, and let's get started!

Winter is Coming - Time to Prepare Your Home for the Chills!

As the threat of winter ice and snow increases, many homeowners start stocking up on deicer and other products to try and keep their walkways safe and clear throughout the winter. Not all deicer products are created equal, however, and some can actually do some harm around the home. Not only can some deicing compounds harm plants around your walkway, but they can even cause some damage to your walkways as well if you aren’t careful.

As temperatures start to drop, it becomes more and more evident that the cold of winter is right around the corner. In many areas, this means it’s time to start prepping for low temps and all the ice and snow that often accompany them. There’s one thing that people often forget to prepare for, though: the deluge of road salt that often comes with the winter.

It’s around this time of year that you usually start hearing a lot about “winterization” and preparing your home for the cold months ahead. You may be wondering whether winterization really helps you get your home ready for the winter months. You might also wonder when the right time to start winterizing actually is. If you find yourself asking these questions, the answers are pretty simple. Not only should you winterize your home, but you should winterize it well before the cold weather starts moving in.

A good holiday light display can be awe-inspiring, leaving neighbors talking and prompting people from all over town to drive by just to see it. Unfortunately, some of these displays can be difficult to install, and may even require some technical know-how if you want the display to sync to music or have multiple parts working together. There are services that can help with this, putting in the work to set up your lights, regardless of whether you want a modest display or something that would make Clark Griswold green with envy. Are they right for you, though? Here are a few things to consider.

Oh, baby, it’s cold outside… and inside, too, if you’re standing close to a drafty window, door, or mysterious source of outside air. Persistent drafts are funny things. They can be massive pains when the wind blows just right, and almost unnoticeable when it’s still, making it both difficult to locate the problem, and hard to keep front of mind as you go about the rest of your week. But if you’ve got a persistent draft, transient or not, this can be the year you solve it. You’ll also save yourself a bundle in home heating and cooling costs throughout the year, so bonus.