How to winterize your home [Video]

The cold is back and along with it comes higher home heating and energy costs.

Taylor Bennett with Bennett Property Shop spoke with CTV Morning Live on Wednesday to provide some helpful tips on how you can better prepare your home for the winter.

It is better to get your home ready before the peak winter months arrive, Bennett said, and it is especially important for those hoping to sell their homes.

Bennett says many buyers are now asking for a copy of winter utilities before purchasing to compare the energy efficiency for each home they are interested in.

“If you’re looking to sell your house in the spring, now is a good time to make sure those winter bills are quite low,” he said.

Embrace the sun

Allow more sunlight to enter, which will help reduce heating costs and make your rooms more inviting.

If your house faces the sun, take advantage …