Winter Hacks For Homeowners

As winter draws near, the reality of going outside to brave the cold for a minor task

or inconvenience seems almost horrible -- and quite frankly, nobody wants to be doing

anything that requires more work than normal. As a homeowner, the process of upkeep

can sometimes be very difficult and time consuming; however implementing hacks for

yourself can save time and energy, allowing you to enjoy your free time effectively. Here

are some we’ve hand-picked for the CT homeowner this winter.

Tarp Your Steps

What might sound funny is actually a great hack to quickly get rid of snow and ice on your

stairs outside -- which can help save you from injury! Grab a tarp large enough to cover the

area of your stairs and secure it at the ends with something heavy enough to prevent it

from flying away. Once the snow has passed or you’re ready to shovel, head outside and

pull back on the tarp, dragging the snow elsewhere. This helps rid your stairs of snow and

saves you a ton of shoveling time.

Move Garbage Cans

If your garbage cans are far away from the door, try and move them a bit closer and within

the path of your daily walks! This saves you from having to venture all the way to its normal

spot just to take out the trash -- and best of all, it doesn’t require any work!

Use Your Oven Heat

Once you’re finished using the oven for baked goods, leave the door open and allow the

heat to move into your living space. This helps heat a small area with ease, as your oven

is likely piping hot, and you’ve already paid for the used heat anyway!

As the weather continues to change, it’s important to stay alert to any changing conditions

as they happen, while also monitoring the weather reports in your area -- for the safety of

you and your family. Continue to keep up to date with any outages in service which can

also include that of your waste management company!

Providing homes and businesses with effective waste management is a service that City

Carting & Recycling has been doing for over 35 years. If you’re looking for dumpster

rental or services, give us a call at (888) 413-3344 to request a free quote, or visit us on

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