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The hidden secrets of your attics

House and garage attics are great spots to store old clothes, files and other seasonal items. However, these spots can also cause you to have high utility bills if not sealed properly.

To help prevent this from happening, we’ve listed some helpful attic maintenance tips that you can have a professional repairman do to help get your home ready for the cold days of winter. 

Check for air leaks

Attics are full of tiny gaps that release your home’s warm air right out of the rooftop.

To stop this from happening, have your repairman check around your attic for any air leaks and repair them if found.

Add protection to your attic windows

Another culprit that could be costing you higher heating bills are your attic windows. If your windows are only a single-pane, ask your handyman to add an extra layer of protection with an Indoor Window Insulation Kit. These kits will help reduce drafts, water condensation and frost formation on your windows.

Enhance your attic’s ventilation

Attic vents and fans are beneficial in removing moisture from your attic and preventing ice from forming on your roof in the winter. Because of these benefits, you will want to have your repairman check that both your vents and attic fans are clean and in good working condition.  If you need additional vents or an attic fan installed, your repairman can do this as well.

If you need help finding a professional repairman to get your attics in shape for winter, log on to www.housedoctors.com. Our team of expert repairmen will be able to prescribe the medicine your attics need to stay dry and sealed.