Summers have officially left Pakistan, and the whole country is under the spell of winter winds and white snow.
The temperatures have dropped, and fleece blankets are out everywhere. In northern areas, the burnt colors of autumn are visible, but on the southern side of the country, the chilly air makes the weather beautiful.
Thanks to the massive climate change and global warming, a lot of cities in Pakistan are facing the issues of poor air quality and smog. Pakistani citizens need to protect themselves from the chilling cold waves as well as the hazardous smog and other challenges attributed to the weather change.
Before the winters penetrate deeper, check out these tips to prepare your homes to survive the harsh and cold weather.
Tips To Prepare Your Homes For Winter
For the starter pack, these are the following tips that you must follow to protect your place from the weather.
- Repair the heating system
- Block drafts
- Clean blankets & carpets
- Change the location of houseplants
- Pest and rodent control
1- Repair The Heating System
Before it gets too late and your home starts freezing, inspect the heating system. Make sure that you have thoroughly checked the heater and heating system and if any kind of repair is required, get it done before the heating instrument becomes dangerous.
Gas heaters often lead to unfortunate accidents. Therefore, ensure that whatever heating instruments are being used are safe.
2- Block Drafts
Seal all the cracks and peepholes in doors and windows to stop the cold drafts from entering your home.
Check the window sills and frames for cracks, holes, and gauze breakage. Ensure that these are filled up to avoid any kind of chilly wind or breeze entering the home, ruining all the efforts to heat the space.
3- Clean Blankets & Carpets
Carpets are a must in a home. The most crucial task upon winter’s arrival is the cleaning of carpets and blankets.
Refresh your blankets and rugs by removing them from the storeroom, washing them, and hanging them up in sunlight so that they are refreshed, and all the germs are killed.
You can also opt for professional dry cleaning before using it for the winter.
4- Change The Location Of The Houseplants
Plants are a great source of refreshment in a house, but they require care and maintenance. The houseplants must be placed where there is ample light and air. In winter, you might witness the yellowing of the leaves; to avoid that, you need to reposition your houseplants.
You can place them where the atmosphere is not very chilly and is humid to let the plant grow independently.
5- Pest And Rodent Control
Ensure that your home is clean and free of any kind of rodents or pests. Check all the cracks for rodents like rats, cockroaches, lizards, etc. if you find any, you can always spray an anti-pest to eradicate the house from their presence.
Proper ventilation can also avoid such issues, so ensure you keep your home dry and adequately ventilated.
Conclusion
Winter is a joyous season, and it brings a lot of things and attractions with it. To enjoy it to the max and without worry, follow these tips to ensure your home is safe this winter season.