Tips for winterizing your apartment

Ready or not WINTER IS HERE But don’t worry just yet, we are here to help you stay warm and save money this winter by showing you some tips to keep the cold outside and keep your apartment nice and toasty all winter long.

Reverse your ceiling fan. Have you ever noticed that little notch on the side of your fan? Well fans aren’t only used to cool you down in those hot summer months but if you reverse your fan in the winter time it helps bring the cold air up and circulate the air in your apartment.

Use draft stoppers. Those with balconies in their apartment, this is a great way for that extra layer of protection from the cold outside. These can be found in stores, online, and you can even make them yourself.

Open your curtains during the day. If your apartment is facing the sun, open your curtains and let your apartment gain all of that natural heat from the sun.

Install insulated curtains. Take down your light curtains for winter and exchange them for a material like suede, velvet, tapestry or denim.

Make sure your heat sources aren’t being blocked. this seems obvious but make sure to double check that your furniture isn’t blocking any vents. This can be a major impact in why your apartment isn’t warming up like it should.

Get a humidifier. Increases moisture in the air. Keeps your skin from drying out and helps control allergies and nasal congestion.

Make an emergency kit. Kit should include: flashlight, extra batteries, bottled water, first aid items, candles, lighters/matches, snacks that don’t require cooking, and extra blankets for warmth in case you happen to lose power.