The holidays are here. You have your tree decorated and your gifts purchased, and now it’s time to get the home ready for your guests and family’s enjoyment. Check out some of the suggestions below to prepare your home for the festivities.
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Deal with Drafts
To check for where drafts are coming from, slowly move a lit candle or match around the perimeter of the suspected source, like a window or door, and mark where the flame flickers (not from your hand movement). To temporarily stop drafts from coming through underneath doors, DIY a soft door ‘snake’ using old linens and affix along the base. Use plastic wrap over windows to temporarily create an airtight seal. When you’re ready, give us a call to upgrade to beautiful energy-efficient doors and windows.
Winter Windows
When it’s cold, older windows get put to the test. Windows can be a big source of heat loss during the winter, and it’s not only a waste of energy and money, but you need to keep your house guests nice and cozy! Double pane windows protect against heat transfer. We offer several window replacement options and our expert installations are performed by trained, licensed, and insured installers. We can replace your drafty windows with high-quality, energy-efficient, Health Smart Certified™ windows that will increase the resale value of your home, too.
Prep the Entranceways
Clear the driveway and sidewalks of snow and ice and put down salt to lower the risk of falls. Knockdown any icicles that have collected over the front stoop, back, or side doors (and around the rest of the house while you’re at it). And be sure to fix that patio door before the holidays so it will be ready for the heavy traffic.
Tend to Appliances
Before the cooking frenzy starts and the leftovers take over your fridge, it’s good to prep your appliances. Remove the rotating microwave tray and clean it, wipe around the insides with warm water and a bit of soap on a soft cloth. Clear everything old and expired out of the fridge and follow these refrigerator care tips. Running the self-clean on your oven is better to do in the new year, just in case it’s too much and the oven breaks down. Give it a simple manual cleaning instead.
Be Safety-Conscious
The holidays are a hectic time and with an increase in people and activities, old Christmas light strings, lit candles and fireplaces, and flammable decorations around, it’s important to make sure you’re keeping everyone safe. Check out these safety tips from the National Safety Council.
Casa Bella Windows & Doors provides free in-home consultations in Brampton and surrounding areas by fully-insured experts. So, if you’re looking to replace old windows or doors to prepare for the holiday season, or if you want to give the gift of top-quality entrance ways and windows that look great and will save money, give us a call for more information. And Happy Holidays!
