{"id":5933,"date":"2015-11-14T14:14:59","date_gmt":"2015-11-14T08:44:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/apartmentadda.com\/blog\/?p=5933"},"modified":"2023-11-02T04:10:08","modified_gmt":"2023-11-02T04:10:08","slug":"tips-to-get-your-apartment-ready-for-winter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/2015\/11\/tips-to-get-your-apartment-ready-for-winter\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips to Get Your Apartment Ready for Winter"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>It is that time of year when many parts of the country start gearing up for winter. Mother Nature shows her cold side even as she bestows us with some of the most colorful produce during this season. The days seem shorter as it gets harder to wake up early and start the day. Cold and flu becomes a part of life as we pay tribute to the medical profession with frequent visits.<\/p>\n<p>The warm clothes and woollens come out from storage to be aired and dry-cleaned as required.<\/p>\n<p>As you get ready to keep your family cozy and warm, what about your apartment?<\/p>\n<p>Here are some simple tips to get your apartment ready for winter and stay warm; some small changes which can add up to big benefits:<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e828d8e6366\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e828d8e6366\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/2015\/11\/tips-to-get-your-apartment-ready-for-winter\/#1_Start_with_your_curtains_and_drapes\" >1. Start with your curtains and drapes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/2015\/11\/tips-to-get-your-apartment-ready-for-winter\/#2_Apartment_Maintenance\" >2. Apartment\u00a0Maintenance<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/2015\/11\/tips-to-get-your-apartment-ready-for-winter\/#a_Fix_air_leaks_and_other_repairs\" >a. Fix air leaks and other repairs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/2015\/11\/tips-to-get-your-apartment-ready-for-winter\/#b_Keep_your_foot_warm_%E2%80%93_Get_your_existing_floor_rugs_and_carpets_cleaned\" >b. Keep your foot warm &#8211; Get your existing floor rugs and carpets cleaned<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/2015\/11\/tips-to-get-your-apartment-ready-for-winter\/#c_Check_maintenance_must-dos\" >c. Check maintenance must-dos<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/2015\/11\/tips-to-get-your-apartment-ready-for-winter\/#3_Rearrange_your_home\" >3. Rearrange your home<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/2015\/11\/tips-to-get-your-apartment-ready-for-winter\/#4_Stock_up_your_kitchen\" >4. Stock up your kitchen<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/2015\/11\/tips-to-get-your-apartment-ready-for-winter\/#5_Check_your_warm_clothes\" >5. Check your warm clothes<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Start_with_your_curtains_and_drapes\"><\/span><strong>1. Start with your curtains and drapes<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Those windows that were a boon in summer, bringing in the refreshing breeze to help you stay cool can be a bane in winter. Replace those light drapes with thicker ones to retain the warmth in your living space. Go in for floor length curtains to keep that cold wind from sneaking in. If there is a room you don\u2019t use often, keep its door shut to save heating costs.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/blog-img-_winter.jpg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"  aligncenter wp-image-5952\" src=\"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/blog-img-_winter-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"Warm in Winter\" width=\"536\" height=\"302\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>Use your ADDA\u00a0app to team up with neighbours to shop. Checkout Vendors in Buzzar to find tailors who have been used by Apartment residents.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Apartment_Maintenance\"><\/span>2. Apartment\u00a0Maintenance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"a_Fix_air_leaks_and_other_repairs\"><\/span>a. Fix air leaks and other repairs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Having an airtight home preserves your indoor temperature. One of the most common routes from which heat and cold escape is the space around your windows and doors. Check for air leaks and fix them. Take a look at the door frame to see if there are channels allowing air in even when the door is shut. Look for repairs to fix around the windows. If the beading is worn, get them replaced. A fresh coat of paint for the windows can fix minor crevices while giving your home a brighter look.<\/p>\n<p>If there are damp patches on the walls, it can invite mould which is dangerous to health. Find a plumber to identify leaks and have them fixed. Have an electrician check and fix wiring and switch issues to ensure that all appliances are in fine working condition.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"b_Keep_your_foot_warm_%E2%80%93_Get_your_existing_floor_rugs_and_carpets_cleaned\"><\/span><strong>b. Keep your foot warm &#8211; Get your existing floor rugs and carpets cleaned<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>While walking barefoot on the floor can be welcome in summer, cold winter floors can make you flinch! Footwear can solve the issue to an extent, but what if you are <a title=\"Benefits of Raising Kids in Apartment Complexes\" href=\"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/2015\/11\/01\/benefits-kids-apartment-complexes\/\">raising\u00a0kids<\/a> who love to run around energetically? Floor rugs and beautiful carpets can enhance the look of your home while keeping your feet warm, giving everyone the freedom to walk barefoot. Also, rugs absorb the cool air while staying warm. You can now look forward to cozy evenings with your family, safe from the cold weather. And don&#8217;t forget to keep your <a title=\"Keeping Pets in an Apartment Complex\" href=\"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/2015\/10\/18\/keeping-pets-in-an-apartment-complex\/\">pets<\/a> warm, too.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"c_Check_maintenance_must-dos\"><\/span><strong>c. Check maintenance must-dos<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Here is a quick checklist of mandatory maintenance to take care of<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Since your heaters are likely to have been unused for some months, get them serviced. If you have a fireplace, have it cleaned as well.<\/li>\n<li>Winters attract small pests so you might want to check your apartment and get preventive pest control services via your ADDA app.<\/li>\n<li>Keep those flashlights and candles easily accessible<\/li>\n<li>If you have a garage where you store stuff, put away summer things safely as you won\u2019t be needing them in winter.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>If you have not yet used ADDA Buzzar, then check it out. In Buzzar, we have listed the best and trusted vendors for most used home services for a well maintained apartment. Book Appliance Repair, Sofa cleaning services, Plumbers, Electricians and much more in ADDA Buzzar.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Compressed-Buzzar.png\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5947\" src=\"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Compressed-Buzzar.png\" alt=\"ADDA Buzzar All Service Categories\" width=\"300\" height=\"533\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Rearrange_your_home\"><\/span><strong>3. Rearrange your home <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Get ready for to stay warm by giving your home a new look. Summers are a wonderful time to have that sofa or study table by the window, but winter? Not so much. Move your furniture around to maximize your apartment\u2019s warmth. Shift that sofa or bed away from the window to an interior wall. If you use a room heater, make sure there is no furniture in front of it as it can block the heat from filling the room. Add some bright colours to your furnishing with colourful cushions and drapes.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Stock_up_your_kitchen\"><\/span><strong>4. Stock up your kitchen<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Winters are for hot tasty soups, porridges and slow-cooked meals. Go ahead, take a little time to plan your menus and stock up your pantry so that you don\u2019t have to run out in the cold to get something at an odd hour.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Check_your_warm_clothes\"><\/span><strong>5. Check your warm clothes<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It is a good idea to take stock of your warm clothes so you can air them, dryclean them and if necessary, mend minor repairs. If you have children, chances are they\u2019ve grown out of their last year\u2019s warm clothes \u2013 so go shopping before winter sets in and buy from off-season sales. Storing them properly can make them last several years.<\/p>\n<p>As you get ready for winter, now is a good time to clear out the clutter, giving away anything that is no longer of use to you. Clothes that don\u2019t fit can be donated to the homeless. Use your <strong>ADDA<\/strong> app to start a conversation with your neighbours and initiate a collection drive. Enjoy the pleasure of making a difference in several lives!<\/p>\n<p>Do you have tips to share on getting your apartment ready for winter? \u00a0We would love to know in the comments.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It is that time of year when many parts of the country start gearing up for winter. 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