Getting your home ready for winter weather

We've had some pretty warm temperatures this November, but it's about to get a lot cooler. 22 News Storm Team Meteorologist Adam Stremko is working for you with what you should do to get your home ready for the cooler weather. Well, Brian, it may still be fall, but winter isn't all that far away. It's almost the middle of November. Most of the leaves are off the trees now, and the temperatures will be dropping. There are some things you can do to get your home ready for the colder weather months. Definitely covering your air conditioners up because a lot of cold air can flow through them. When you come into our store, just know what size air conditioner you have so we can find some covers for you. Also making sure that if you can, if you're able to, take them out so that way you can drop your storm windows. To keep the cold air from getting in and to reduce energy costs, There are some things you can get that will help insulate your home. We have weather sealant you can put around your windows, also plastic that you can seal your windows with as well if you still have some drafty areas. You can also get crack and gap filler to fill in any holes. And with the possibility that some areas could see some snow later this week, you may want to be prepared for winter. Ice melt, shovels and snow blowers are already available. That way you can be ready for when winter weather does arrive. And also with the rain on the way over the next couple of days, it's a good idea to clear any leaves from storm drains near your house so that can help prevent street flooding. Working for you, I'm 22 News Storm Team Meteorologist Adam Strumko.