Winter Preparation
Winter is here. For many of us that means cold winds, frost, sub-zero temperatures, ice and snow. Severe winter weather can cause deterioration or even substantial damage to your house resulting in costly repairs.
A little time and effort now can prevent the heartache of burst pipes and other disasters when Old Man Winter brings snow, freezing temperatures and arctic winds.
Winter Preparation and Damage Prevention Tips
- Insulate walls and attic
- Caulk and weather-strip doors and windows to reduce wind drafts
- Install storm windows or cover windows with plastic film from the inside
- Detach all gardening hoses and shut-off water supply to outside faucets
- Install faucet covers to all external faucets
- Tag the location of your main water valve and make sure you can easily turn it on and off
- If you have a thermostat that uses a battery, be sure to replace it regularly
- Keep garage doors closed to help eliminate drafts in the attached house
- During power failures, disconnect your electrical appliances to avoid damage from power surges, which can occur once the power is restored
- Remove snow build-up on your roof to avoid ice and snow damage to the roof or interior of the home
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