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When the days get shorter and cooler, the amount of sun that enters your home is important. Inadequate sunlight can influence seasonal mood changes, vitamin D deficiency and even your utility bills.
Prepare for winter by taking care of the portals that allow natural light into your home: windows and skylights.
Caulking and weather stripping are the two most common ways to prep windows, and the jobs are easily within the abilities of most do-it-yourselfers. Washing windows should also be part of your winter-preparedness measures; clean windows will allow the maximum amount of room-warming sunlight to enter your home.
Remove any debris that has accumulated around the exterior of any skylights. Take appropriate care when climbing on the roof, and consider hiring a professional if you're not confident of your safety skills.
Clean interior frames - often pre-painted wood or plastic - with a damp cloth or mild, soapy water for tougher dirt. Remove insect screens in venting skylights, spray with a garden hose and allow them to dry completely before replacing them.
-- Velux/ ARA
