This time of year is busy.

You're knee-deep in holiday mode, scurrying around to check off every naughty and nice person on your gift list, preparing recipe and menu lists for entertaining your family and friends and confirming dates on your calendar.

Busy, busy, busy...But please don't neglect your heating system and your family's comfort!

While we're not watching, the season is changing...

Have you noticed that your busy getting your kids off to school, or changing seasonal clothing in your closet and checking your calendar in preparation for the upcoming holiday season and before you know it there's a chill in the air?

Yup, fall is here and gone and now you need that extra layer of clothing, cape or poncho, or, dare I say...a coat!?

The summer flowers have gone to sleep for the dormant season ahead and your mums and cabbage plants are starting to show signs of winter.

So, let's discuss how you can get your house ready for winter. Here's your Home Winterization Checklist with some tips that will help you in winterizing your home.