The blustery winter winds are just around the corner. The end of autumn is approaching and the cold bitter months of winter will soon replace the fall. Your home relies on you, to give it the strength it needs to get through these frosty times unscathed. Just like human beings, homes will go through a period of adaptation.
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Winter Adaptation: Preparing Your Home

The colder temperatures mean that the home’s materials will begin to slowly but surely contract. This is why you hear the creaking of floorboards as it becomes colder. However, your garden will suffer the most if you don’t help it survive, as the chili weeks will begin to kill and drench everything in sight. Water and ice present their own challenges as well, as they are kind of like the battering ram of winter that tries to break into your house.

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Letting Your Lawn Breathe
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We just seem to accept the fact that our lawns are going to die in winter. At the very least, large patches of our lawn will turn brown, colorless and then slowly become thinner and fade away. When the spring comes around, it will take a long time for your lawn to return back to full health, it may take as long as summer. But you don’t have to wait, because by winterizing your lawn you can allow it to breathe. The fall aeration process is simple yet effective as small holes are poked in the soil, allowing top grass and the root system to breathe. The process allows for good air circulation, better absorption of any nutrients that are available and much easier water penetration. Thus, you can water and feed your lawn even during winter to keep it nice and green underneath that layer of frost or snow.

Winterproof Your Windows

Drafts during the winter are common and they’re hated for that reason alone. Not only does your home lose so much heat, but it slowly widens the gap between the sealant and your windowsill. That’s why you need to refine the seals themselves. If you can see little bits that have curved upward, trim those pieces off. When you’ve done that, apply new silicone seals. If the damage to your seal is too far gone, then you need to strip it off and also replace the existing caulk. Clean the whole area with a fine grade of sandpaper. Apply a new layer of sealant afterward. This will tighten your windowsill, prevent any winter winds from bursting through the gaps and also, save you a ton on your heating bills.

Preventing Floor Cracks
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If you have hardwood flooring, the constant flexing due to the changes in temperature can cause cracks to appear. One way you can prevent your floorboards from getting too cold is to lay a rug over the top of the floor. Giving your floorboards a fresh coat of varnish can also lock the heat in and make the boards stronger.
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Your home needs you to give it support during the winter months. This is the perfect time to adapt for the incoming winter months that begin next year. 

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