There are some parts of the country like Southern California in Florida where winter constitutes putting on a sweater for one day. That certainly is the case here in the Hudson Valley. We feel winter in all its glory! Not only do we have to break out the winter clothing at this time of the year but we also have to do some prep work around the house before turns too cold. Here are some the things you need to do to get your home ready for winter:

Insulate Pipes

Freezing pipes or a big issue in this area. Conventional wisdom holds that if you allow water to drip then the pipes don’t freeze. That isn’t necessarily so. If you are that concerned about your pipes freezing, then you’re better off getting them insulated.  The pipes that have to be insulated are the ones that are exposed down the basement. It’s easy to wrap them with insulating materials. This is definitely a DIY job you can take care of one Saturday morning.

Get Your Chimney Clean

If your house is lucky enough to have a working fireplace, then you need to make sure that fireplace is clean before you start in the winter. This is a job that is probably best left to professionals. Along with getting your chimney clean, you should also get your firewood ordered. You definitely don’t want to call around on Christmas Eve looking for wood!

Clear Your Rain Gutters

You might have already cleared your rain gutters at the beginning of fall. But that doesn’t mean they stayed clear. Any blockage that is there during the winter could create a frozen water dam. That leads to icicles, which look nice but could be a major hazard.

Get Rid Of Rubbish

Winter is a time where you stay indoors and get cozy and warm. You certainly don’t want to be surrounded by rubbish. One session with Junk King Hudson Valley can help you clear out all your unwanted furniture and other household goods. It’s also a perfect opportunity to make room in your closets. Remember, everything you turn over to Junk King has the opportunity to be dropped off at a charity. You can truly transform your home by clearing out all the winter rubbish today with help from Junk King Hudson Valley.

Will this be the winter you’ll finally break down and buy that snow blower? There is probably someone in your neighborhood that has one of these machines and is able to make short work of clearing sidewalks and driveways. Why not treat yourself and spare your back this winter? Another great way to spare your back is to hire Junk King to remove the clutter from your home. One call to Junk King can turn your living space into a junk free zone.

Two of the main reasons most people don’t get rid of their junk is that it is too heavy and they don’t have a truck. Junk King solves both of those problems by providing a two-man moving crew and a truck big enough to hold an entire home’s worth of furnishings. That Junk King crew is going to do all the heavy lifting for you. That includes removing anything from down in your basement or up on the second floor. The Junk King crew won’t have any issues with climbing stairs!

They also won’t have a problem removing yard debris. Even in the cold weather, you can count on Junk King to take up anything you want cleared from your yard. Instead of letting the snow pile up on something, get rid of it with the help of Junk King.

What about the cost? Unlike other junk haulers, Junk King never charges by the pound. That would be way too expensive. Instead, they charge by volume. The Junk King crew will size up your stuff and estimate how much space it is going to need on the truck. There is a price scale that applies to that space. Often you’ll find your fee will be on the lower end of the scale. That’s just how Junk King rolls!

Included in that affordable fee are all the potential recycling drop offs that Junk King will make with your stuff. They want to keep as much collected junk out of landfills as possible. They might require a few extra drop offs to local recycling centers or charities but it’s all in a day’s work for Junk King. If you want to clear the clutter from your home, you don’t have to wait until spring. Get it done now with help from Junk King.