The cold weather is with us again and this means that we have to get ourselves ready for the winter. Over the last few years, the weather has started to take a turn for the worst so we need to prepare. Here are some jobs that you should tackle before it gets too cold.

The roof

The high winds of the winter months are causing a lot of damage to the roofs of our homes. If you know that your home has been through a few storms, you might need to get it checked before the next big one hits. Loose roof tiles are dangerous as they can fall and hit something, or someone. Don’t leave it to chance and get your roof checked out for any damage that might cause problems. If you don’t, you run the risk of more tiles coming loose, rainwater getting inside, and a long list of other issues appearing in your house.

The heating

What way do you heat your home? Do you really need to heat your home during the winter? If the answer is yes because it is freezing outside, you might need to get someone in to look at the system. The last thing you need is to require a furnace repair when there is a snowstorm. It is also wise to have a few different ways to heat your home in case one of the main methods fails you. It is also a good idea to get stocked up with some fuel in case you get snowed in and can’t get access to your regular fuel supply. So, fill up that oil tank and grab some logs for the fire because it is getting cold outside.

Service your car

If you drive a car, you should get a quick service before the weather turns. Having good quality tires and working lights can help you avoid so many issues during dark winter nights. If you need tires, this is a great time to change them as fresh tires with good tread can help reduce your chance of an accident. As for your lights, make sure that they work but you also need to ensure that they don’t blind other road users. If you are not sure about this, take your car to a garage and ask them what you can do to make your car safer during the winter.

Food and water

During the winter, it might be hard to get out of the house to get some food shopping in. This is why it can be helpful to keep a small supply of food in the kitchen. It doesn’t have to be anything fancy, just some extra tins of beans and some stuff for the freezer. This way, if you do get snowed in for a few days, you have the ability to eat and drink while you wait on the snow and ice disappearing. You don’t need to clear out the shelves, it just needs to be a small amount of food.