CHECK OUT THE PLUMBING!

Plumbing is especially susceptible to cold weather temperatures and freezing. ·Burst pipes can cause some of the most expensive repairs in the home as well as the inconvenience of hassles during the holidays. ·So let's make sure that are bases are covered so you can prevent potential problems from making a mess of your home.

• Insulate Exposed Piping

Make sure to insulate any exposed water or drain piping in uninsulated spaces such as in an attic, crawlspace, outside wall etc. ·Ideally you should wrap them with electrical heating tape first and then insulate them. ·Wrap the pipes with foam insulation at a minimum.

• Exterior Faucets

To avoid the mess of pipes bursting inside your walls, ensure that you turn off the water supply of all of your exterior faucets (hose-bibs) INSIDE your house, and remember to drain the water by opening the exterior faucet. ·You may want to consider an insulated cover for the hose-bib for added protection. ·Remember to disconnect your garden hoses and drain them as well!

Call your Irrigation specialists to blow out your sprinkler systems!!!

For a more detailed WINTER HOME CHECKLIST for all of your home systems  Click Here!

And...if you are looking for the hook-up to our favorite GINGER COOKIE RECIPE that is perfect for the holiday season.... Click HERE!