The Ultimate Guide to Prepare Your Apartment for Winter
Find Your Drafts
Cold weather always finds some way to sneak into your apartment. Here are a few ways to locate drafts in your home, and seal them up. Not only will your heat bill be lower, but you’ll find it easier to maintain the temperature you prefer in your home.
Love all the natural light your big windows bring in, but hate the cold air they give off? Try to put some insulation between you and your window. You can get window insulators that are simple to install, or you can even use bubble wrap to insulate your windows. If you are looking for an excuse to re-decorate, buy some heavy duty/thermal curtains.
Door frames can shift over time, leading to gaps between your door and the floor. If you have any exterior doors that don’t keep the cold air out very well, try a draft guard. There are even draft guards for sliding glass doors.
Love all the natural light your big windows bring in, but hate the cold air they give off? Try to put some insulation between you and your window. You can get window insulators that are simple to install, or you can even use bubble wrap to insulate your windows. If you are looking for an excuse to re-decorate, buy some heavy duty/thermal curtains.
Door frames can shift over time, leading to gaps between your door and the floor. If you have any exterior doors that don’t keep the cold air out very well, try a draft guard. There are even draft guards for sliding glass doors.
Try a Humidifier Have you ever wondered why everything seems drier in the winter? That is because cold air holds a lot less moisture than warm air. Dry air can lead to flakey skin, chapped lips, bloody noses, dry eyes, and even worsen respiratory diseases such as asthma. A simple solution to help combat the effects of dry air is to get a humidifier. There is a variety of sizes and price points on the market, enough options to appease anyone. You can even add your favorite essential oils and give your apartment an added feeling of relaxation.
Emergency Kit Bad weather can lead to some scary stations, such as power outages, or even getting snowed in. In case of an emergency like this it’s smart to have an emergency kit.
Some good items to keep in this kit include :
1. Bottled water2. Flashlight3. Lighter and candles4. Portable phone charger5. First aid kit6. Extra blankets7. Non-perishable food items
Change out your Bedding and Livings Room Décor As if you don’t need another excuse to go to Target and stock up on throw pillows, here is another one! Make your living room cozier in the winter by adding more throw pillows and blankets to snuggle up in.
You can make your bed warmer by purchasing flannel sheets, bigger blankets, and of course, add more throw pillows!
Have a Winter Storm Checklist Now that we have covered the best ways to live happily in an apartment in the winter, it’s time to implement them! When you know a storm is coming, it is important to double check these things…
1. Is your winter emergency kit all stocked? Did you break into your bottled water stash after your workout? Or did you take the batteries out of your flashlight for your remote? It’s important to double check your apartment’s winter emergency kit is fully stocked.
2. Charge everything! Anything that you can use to communicate with the outside world, or use to keep up on the latest news, charge it while you have the chance. If there is a power outage, there is a big difference between your phone or laptop being at 50% and 100%.
3. Turn up the heat. Keep your home warm in anticipation for a storm. It will get colder as the weather gets worse. If the power goes out, and your heat goes out with it, you will wish you would’ve kept it warmer earlier. Close door to any rooms that aren’t heavily traveled in. Closets, pantries, dens, are all spaces that are unnecessarily using heat.
4. Car Checklist: If you know you will be going out when a storm is approaching, or even in a storm, have a checklist like the one below to prepare yourself.
Full gas tank – If your car is so low on gas, cold enough temperatures can make what little gas you have left freeze. If you get stuck somewhere in a storm, chances are you’ll have to wait for help. Make sure your gas tank is nice and full.
Up to date on maintenance – If you want to venture out in a storm, make sure your car is ready for the elements. Double check that all your fluids are topped off, your car brakes works accordingly, your tires are aired up and have good traction, and that your car is in good working order.
Shovel – If you do get stuck you can use a shovel to help dig some snow out from under your car.
Kitty litter – Another helpful way to help get your car unstuck, is to help get your tires some traction. If your car gets stuck in the snow, sprinkle kitty litter under the tire treads. Kitty litter absorbs moisture and provides traction to give your tires some momentum. You can also use your floor mats from inside your car to give your tires traction. Car emergency kit – Just like you have a winter apartment emergency kit, you should always have a winter car emergency kit in the winter. Fill this car kit with items such as bottled water, snacks, hand warmers, flashlight, and blankets.
The sooner you get these items checked off your to-do list, the less stressful winter will be. That means all you have to worry about during a snow day is which movies to binge-watch!
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