The leaves are changing, Halloween stuff is in the stores, and jerks are mad at a coffee drink – it must be fall!
And you know what fall in South Dakota means? That’s right, winter is just around the corner. While we’re enjoying the crisp fall air and the crunchy leaves, ol’ Jack Frost is loading up his snow makers.
Don’t Get Caught Cold: South Dakota Winter Prep Guide
That means that now is a good time to get your home ready for winter. Whether a house or an apartment, there are some simple things you can do to be ready for the darkest part of the year.
In a standard home, the three big worries during the winter are going to be staying warm, getting snowed in, and losing power.
Staying Warm in Your Home
First thing, check around your home for drafts and heat leaks. Check the windows and doors. Is air getting through somewhere? You gotta plug those holes…