Are you and your home prepared for winter?

Nov. 15, 2011 - PRLog -- Many were woefully unprepared so, in expectation of similar conditions this year, award winning housebuilder Miller Homes shares its advice so that you’re not left in the cold this year!

“Just a few remedial actions can ensure that homeowners throughout the region reduce the risk of winter home mishaps,” said Steve McElroy sales director Miller Homes Yorkshire. “And, of course, there is the cosmetic but also practical element of investing in new throws and rugs to cosy up as the snow falls.”

•   Ensure all heating appliances are serviced by qualified and registered professionals.
•   Invest in wall and roof insulation if your home doesn’t have it
•   Ensure you optimise your heating by using thermostatic valves on all radiators
•   Replace or seal draughty windows
•   Put ‘winter jackets’ on outdoor taps and pipes to minimise potential freezing
•   Protect delicate garden plants with straw and bubble wrap

Alternatively, for some there could be another option – purchasing a brand new home. New homes benefit from modern building and insulation methods, heating appliances such as boilers and individual thermostatic radiator valves are technologically advanced helping to keep fuel bills down.

“If you’re worried that your home may leave you feeling a little chilly this winter, there could still be time to secure a move to a brand new Miller one,” commented Steve. “Imagine the pleasure of investing your hard earned cash in a new energy efficient home which could save you money on utility bills as well as essential repairs and upgrades often associated with older properties.”

Miller Homes currently has twelve developments throughout the region and has properties available from one bedroom apartments priced from £77,500 to five bedroom detached family homes priced from £310,000.

And, with a range of purchase initiatives available to help first time buyers and existing home owners, perhaps there has never been a better time for you to buy a new home, visit www.millerhomes.co.uk.

Picture Caption: A snowy scene at Miller Homes Brooklands development

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Editors’ notes:
The Miller Group is the UK’s largest privately owned house building, property development and construction business.  Follow Miller on Twitter or via www.blog.millerhomes.co.uk.

Miller Homes Yorkshire has developments across the region in:
Pontefract            Wakefield
Allerton Bywater         Bradford
East Ardsley            Sutton in Ashfield
Dewsbury            Gringley-on-the-Hill
Ollerton            Huddersfield
Leeds               Gainsborough