Winterizing Your Home - Tips to Save Energy and Money
Here in North Texas we are not immune to cold & freezing temperatures, so take a minute and follow these quick and easy tips to winterizing your home. As my friends have described, disaster can happen especially after a freezing temperature: I hope everyone made it safe through the winter storm. I had a faucet freeze that is leaking now after the thaw and a fallen tree branch to get cleared. Please stay warm and safe. To begin with, here are a list of winter weather precautions to be taken: Set the heater on at least 65 degrees and leave it on until threat of freeze is over Leave all hot and cold interior faucets dripping Leave cabinet doors under any sink open so warm air can circulate around pipes Please do not walk outside unless you are sure there is no ice on the ground Watch for falling ice and snow from the roof tops Do not use dishwashers, washing machines etc. until you are certain the water and drain lines are thawed Look up: Check out your roof to mak...