Winter’s Coming – Be Prepared

Winter is right around the corner; which means you probably have Christmas shopping and festive get-togethers on the mind. But holiday cheer isn’t the only thing that should be preoccupying your thoughts during this season. It is also important to ensure that your house provides a safe environment in which to enjoy these things. So what can you do to make sure your family shares their favorite Christmas traditions in safety?

Well, let’s start from the top down. The first thing you’re going to want to do is repair any leaks in your roof. You can even hire a contractor to test your roof’s ability to withstand the weight of snow and ice.

You will also want to make sure that your Christmas tree isn’t the only one getting trimmed this winter. It is necessary to get rid of any tree branches in your yard that could get weighed down with ice or snow and fall on your house – or your neighbor’s. This is important in order to avoid liability. It is also important to clean out your gutters to make sure they don’t get clogged and weighed down by snowfall.

Next you will want to check that your walls are properly insulated so that your house is not only safe, but also warm. Another way you can keep your house heated is by rearranging furniture to places that don’t block any heating vents.

Your living spaces aren’t the only things you want to keep warm, however. It is important to make sure your pipes don’t get so cold that they freeze. A busted pipe can cost you up to $3,800. You can do this by wrapping them with insulation sleeves to slow heat transfer. It is also helpful to keep a constant stream of trickling water circulating through them. You can also completely drain the water supply if your home will be unattended while you are on vacation.

And finally, keep your cabinets open and your fireplace flue closed. By doing these things, you allow warm air to ventilate throughout your house.

By keeping these important safety measures in mind, you can assure a safe, warm holiday season for you and your family!

As always, we at Howard Webb Insurance are always available to answer your questions and help you prepare for the change of seasons. contact us at:
765-644-8847 or www.howardwebbins.com

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