As we joyfully welcome another year, we are, to some extent, welcoming the continuously cold weather. Making sure that the house is properly winterized is crucial if you as a homeowner want to avoid too many expenses.

Written below are some home maintenance tips provided by the experts and reported on CBS News.

– Clean the gutters if you have not done yet. Remove any debris from the roof because a clogged gutter simply means disaster especially on a freezing day.

– Make it a point to check the insulation all throughout the house. You will be very surprised with its ample benefits. If keeping water from damaging your house is not enough to please you, realize that proper insulation also leads to bigger savings from utility bills.