- Disconnect the water hose from the home.
- Wrap or cover exposed spigots.
- Caulk or putty windows.
- Ensure kitchen and bathroom dampers close properly.
- Close all storm windows and doors.
- Apply weather stripping.
- Properly insulate all pipes that are exposed.
- Install insulated or heavy drapes to keep cold drafts from coming in.
- Close the damper to a wood burning fireplace after each use. Consider a chimney balloon if you don’t have a damper.