Get Your Colorado Springs Home Ready for Winter

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - Sept. 10, 2014 - PRLog -- Though it is not yet Halloween, Colorado Springs residents know all too well that when it comes, so do winter storms.

Burst pipes top the list of homeowners winter fears, but this is easily avoided with proper preperation. The most common pipe problems during a winter storm begin at the hose bib. Before winter approaches make sure to unhook hoses and drain sprinker systems. Also, make sure to drain your system manually, replace outdoor facets, or freeze-proof the facet. These steps will help protect Colorado Springs homeowners from burst pipes that can lead to floods, foundation, mold and many more problems if not taken care of properly.

In Colorado, mountain time is a time-zone and lifestyle that its residents love and enjoy, however, in the winter months the days are short. One way that homeowners can further transition into a relaxing winter is with proper exterior lighting that will be more neccessary than ever. No need to wait for Christmas lights to illuminate driveways, garages and entrances.

Gutters are in need of extra attention as the fall and winter seasons approach. Home owners should ensure that gutters are clear and leaf guards are in place.

The inside of the home should be prepared as well to keep in all heat generated.

Make sure to service and clean furnaces and all wood-burning fireplaces need their chimneys swept before new season fires are built.

A little known trick is that ceiling fans have switches that alternate the direction of the fan blades, flipping this when the temperates drop means that the fan will push warm air down instead of up!

Windows should be updated if they are old, vinyl windows are more efficient than aluminum or wooden windows. Also, make sure the seal around windows and doorways is in good condition, with new caulking and weather-stripping.

Plan all the good times ahead: snowman building, sledding, skiing, warm hot chocolate and sitting by the fire in the toasty well-prepared Colorado Springs home.

Find these and other great tips for home buying, homeowners, selling and the Colorado Springs, Pikes Peak Region market at: http://buyingthesprings.com/