Properly protecting your home can spare you from severe damage caused by winter weather. Many homeowners don’t realize the potential cost of damage that could occur during the winter months.
[Tweet “Losses from snow, ice, & freezing temps average $1.2 billion a year.”]I’ve done my research to find 10 valuable ways to protect your home during winter. While I can’t guarantee these will prevent any damage, they’re good precautionary measures to take.
10 Valuable Ways to Protect Your Home During Winter
- Winterize Your Home
- Install Weather Stripping, Insurance & Storm Windows
- Insulate Water Lines on Exterior Walls
- Clean Out Gutters & Repair Roof Leaks
- Check Your Heater
- Clean or Replace the Furnace Filter on Forced Hot Air Systems
- Consider Adding Extra Insulation to Your Attic
- Utilities
- Check for Water Leaks and Fix Immediately
- Learn How to Shut Off Your Water and Where Pipes are Located
- Trim Trees and Remove Dead Branches
- Fireplace
- Check Your Fireplace for Drafts
- Clean Your Chimney and Flue System
- Switch Fans to the Reverse/Clockwise Position – This Blows Warm Air Down to the Floor for Enhanced Energy Efficiency
- Check Smoke Detectors & CO2 Detectors
- Have Snow Clearing Equipment & Supplies on Hand
- Consider Investing in a Generator if Power Outages are Common in Your Area
Sources: CDC, Business Insider, Travelers
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