Your renter-friendly winterization prep list – simple, landlord-safe steps to keep your apartment warmer, safer, and more energy efficient this winter without tools, major upgrades, or breaking your lease.

If you’re one of the 44 million Americans who rent, it’s absolutely worth winterizing your apartment before cold weather sets in. Frozen pipes and sky-high heating bills don’t have to be “just part of winter,” and you don’t need to own the place to make a big difference.

Welcome to Family Handyman’s Guide to Winterization, where you’ll find expert-backed advice on how to get your home in shape for the cold season. The good news: these tasks are beginner-friendly, use inexpensive materials, and can deliver real utility savings.

With tips from Licensed Energy Auditor JaNeal White of Koala Insulation, Emergency Management Officer Caleb King of Limestone County Emergency Management Agency, and Ashley Luke, Senior Product Manager of Home Solutions at Duck® Brand, here’s how to winterize an apartment the smart, renter-friendly way.

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