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Dear Home Building Enthusiast,

It’s officially winter and that means it’s time to start preparing your home (if you haven’t already) for the cold weather.

Australian homes are generally designed to keep us cool in summer rather than warm in winter so extra care is needed at this time of year to ensure our homes maintain their comfort.

We’ve put together a list of simple winter home maintenance tasks, as well as guides to protect your outdoor areas during the colder months. There are tips from Adbri Masonry brand ambassador and landscape expert Jason Hodges and horticulturalist, garden writer and TV presenter Melissa King. We also have timber protection recommendations from Sikkens and insulation advice to keep the cold at bay.

Enjoy!


Adelle King | Editor - Build | build.com.au
Winter maintenance

Winter maintenance

Winter is the season where home maintenance tasks you’ve been putting off become apparent - from leaking ceilings and poorly performing hot water systems to draughts caused by inadequate sealing on windows.

Top tips for getting your garden winter ready

Top tips for getting your garden winter ready

Adbri Masonry brand ambassador and landscape expert Jason Hodges says that a little preparation and a few smart purchases can winter-proof your backyard by transforming it from an unused winter space into a cosy feature area.

Winterfy your garden

Winterfy your garden

Some gardeners use cold weather as the perfect excuse to take a well-earned break from their garden, however, horticulturist, garden writer and TV presenter Melissa King says there is little downtime for gardeners in winter.

Protect your exterior timber during winter

Protect your exterior timber during winter

Cold temperatures and moisture can deteriorate timber decks and other timber around the home so Sikkens says it is essential that home owners start preparing timber surfaces now.

Keep the cold at bay this winter

Keep the cold at bay this winter

Colder temperatures are starting to set in around most of the country. Since Australian homes are mainly designed to keep us cool in summer rather than warm in winter, now is a good time to check your insulation.

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