PREPPING YOUR HOME FOR THE SWEATER WEATHER! THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW!

PREPPING YOUR HOME FOR THE SWEATER WEATHER! THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW!

It's no secret that winter is here, and there have been drastic weather changes in Maryland these past few weeks. But it's not just the cold air you have to worry about. You also have to prepare your home for this seasonal transition. If you're not careful, you could find yourself spending a lot of money on repairs and replacements. To help you avoid these costly mistakes, we're going to take a look at some of the things you need to know before it gets too cold outside. Keep reading to learn how to prep your home for sweater weather!

MAKE SURE YOUR OUTSIDE PIPES ARE INSULATED. 

Cold temperatures can cause water pipes to freeze, and we don’t want that to happen! A freezing pipe creates a ton of pressure inside the pipe causing it to burst and may also lead to serious problems when unattended. 

There are several methods for dealing with the situation and preventing it from affecting your property during this season. You can start by turning the heat on properly. Letting your faucet drip is also one way to help release the pressure from the system or you can also add extra insulation to your pipes; make sure that you are also paying attention to areas that may need extra insulation such as the attic or basement. These pipes can be fitted with foam rubber or fiberglass sleeves to help reduce the chance of freezing.

WINTERIZE YOUR OUTDOOR SPIGOT.

Winterizing your outdoor spigots or faucets is also necessary to avoid further damage or leakage during the winter season. 

Although it may seem like an extra job, removing any hoses, splitters, or other fittings before winter hits is necessary. This is to avoid having your outdoor spigot from becoming frozen during the winter season. You should do this step ahead of time rather than wait until the very last second before the freezing happens.

PROPERLY GRADING YOUR LAWN.

Before winter finally comes, we must make sure that the land should slope away from your house in all directions, lowering at least two or three inches every ten feet. A lawn should have a maximum slope of twelve inches per four feet. This is to make sure that there is no water or leaks that would go to your house foundation that may cause further damage during the winter season. 

Trust me, worrying over a leakage or freezing pipe is the last thing you would want to have when the winter season starts, so it’s better to be prepared and make sure that you take necessary measures that will help you survive the winter season without any damages. 

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