How to Winterize Your Home for -20°C to -30°C Tempeartures
Winter can be beautiful, but when temperatures drop to -20°C or lower, it’s no joke. Properly winterizing your home can save you money, prevent damage, and keep you cozy no matter how cold it gets. Here’s a friendly guide with practical tips to get your home winter-ready: 1. Seal Those Drafts • Why: Drafts let in cold air and drive up your heating bills. • How: • Use weatherstripping around windows and doors. • Install a door sweep at the bottom of exterior doors. • Apply caulking to seal gaps in window frames. • Pro Tip: If you feel a chill near your front door, try holding a lit candle close to the edges. If the flame flickers, you’ve found a draft! Identifying and sealing all drafts can reduce heat loss and cut heating costs by up to 15%. 2. Insulate, Insulate, Insulate • Why: Proper insulation keeps the warmth in...