Home maintenance should never cease, even when the weather conditions are cold and freezing. In fact, you can take advantage of this cold weather to identify what areas in the house have heat and water leaks so you can solve them as immediately as possible.

Some ideas to help you get through February as productive as you can be are listed below:

– Go around the house with a pen and paper to note any areas where there are leaks and damages. In addition, break the list down into those that should be dealt with immediately and those that can be addressed in latter time.

– As you find any cracks and holes, caulk them right away. Tour the house and thoroughly check areas where cold air is entering.

– Check the exterior of the house for any broken and missing shingles and siding. Remove any debris, leaves, and branches you find outside the house.

– If the grounds are soft enough anytime in the month, consider it a good time to mulch your garden beds. Add a layer or two of soil to discourage weeds from growing.

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