Posts with tag 'winterize'

If you're like so many of us here in Chicagoland, you probably spent more time outdoors this summer than ever before. Since we couldn't travel as much, many people went to great lengths to make their outdoor spaces, big and small, feel more like a comfortable, fun extension of home. That includes making a major investment in new patio furniture and outdoor decor, which have seen booming sales in recent months.  Now, the leaves are turning red and gold and nighttime temperatures are making us feel just a little nostalgic for those warm summer evenings.  Chicago winters can be brutal, and not just because of the icy cold or the biting winds off of Lake Michigan. Our legendary winters can blow snow, ice, and slushy rain onto your porch or balcony — and cause damage to all of the brand new patio furniture you invested in this year. What should you do with it now, as cold temperatures and precipitation swirl closer? Here are a few things to keep in mind for transitioning your patio furniture and outdoor decor from spring to winter:

As the weather begins to cool off, the last thing you want to do is turn down your heat. Unfortunately, those energy costs can rise higher than an Alaskan snow drift. While the obvious answer is to bundle up and wait it out, there are a number of small steps you can take to reduce your energy bills.

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