Winter-proofing your home does not have to be complicated or expensive. There are a few simple steps you can take that can make a big difference in keeping your home warm and energy-efficient. Replacing furnace filters, sealing drafty windows and doors, and letting sunlight in during the day are a few ways to stay cozy while protecting your home from winter’s chilly temps. Get your home winter-ready with these practical tips. Plus, check out some of Hunterdon County’s local resources to help you along the way.

WINTER-PROOFING TIPS
- Seal drafts: Add weather-stripping around windows and doors to keep the cold air out.
- Check your heating systems: Replace furnace filters and schedule a maintenance visit if needed.
- Let the sunlight in: Open curtains during the day and close them at night for extra warmth.
- Test detectors: Make sure smoke and carbon monoxide alarms are working properly.
- Prep outdoor areas: Disconnect hoses, shut off water lines and put away outdoor cushions and pillows.
- Clean gutters: Clean debris out of the gutters so melting snow can drain properly and prevent ice dams.

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Old York Heating & Cooling
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117 US-202, Ringoes, NJ
(908) 782-9503
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413 US-22, White House Station, NJ
(908) 534-2125
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Stockton Oil
(609) 397-0605
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Stem Brothers Inc. Heating Oil & Propane
760 Frenchtown Rd, Milford, NJ
(908) 996-4441
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3 Indian Springs Ln, High Bridge, NJ
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