The long, sunny days of summer make it hard to remember the cold, wind-swept chill of winter. But winter is coming. Is your house ready?

Rolling up your sleeves now can save you considerable grief later. It’s almost always easiest to get winter prep projects accomplished during summer’s long days, moderate weather and lax schedules.

Most projects that are best tackled now involve getting your house ready for the cold, rain and snow. Here are seven projects worth starting in summer.

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[Read: 9 Easy Ways to Boost Your Home’s Curb Appeal.]

[See: 10 Ways to Save Energy and Reduce Utility Bills at Home.]

[See: 12 Home Improvement Shortcuts That Are a Bad Idea.]

Don Vandervort it the founder of HomeTips.com, where you can read more about preparing your home for fall and winter.

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