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Prepare your home for winter so that you can weather the cold in comfort! The change in seasons signals not only the time to break out comfort food recipes and recover from the holidays but also the time to tackle some household to-dos. With colder temperatures and winter storms on the horizon, it’s worth going through the checklist of steps you can take to winterize your home—in terms of both the physical structure and lifestyle amenities.

To protect your home from frozen pipes and power outages—and to ensure you’re never without hot chocolate or hearty stews—here’s what you can do to prepare your house for the winter months.