8 Steps For Preparing Your Home For The Aussie Winter
Winter might not bring snow to every suburb in Australia. Yet it can still make you shiver, especially if your home isn’t best prepared for when the mercury dips into single digits. Chilly mornings and biting winds are not much fun, especially in the Southern States. So, it is worth taking proactive measures before the start of the cooler months to avoid the abject misery that comes from walking on ice-cold floorboards first thing in the morning. Or, for that matter, being riddled with goosebumps while trying to relax. If this is a thought that triggers a sense of foreboding, here are eight steps you can take to make your home warmer this Aussie winter. 1. Service or upgrade your heating system If you have got a gas heater , ducted reverse-cycle air conditioning , or an electric panel, it is a good idea to check everything’s in working order before the start of winter. Doing this should involve cleaning out vents and filters, testing thermostats, and booking a professional...
