Prepping Pipes for Winter

February 7th, 2023

It’s February, the heart of winter – and the perfect time for pipes to go into a deep freeze. If you haven’t prepped your pipes already, there are still ways to prevent major issues caused by frozen pipes. HouseLogic offers a few easy techniques you can employ right now to prevent pipes from bursting Read More...

Winter Weather Home Checklist

December 14th, 2020

Don’t be fooled by our region’s relatively mild fall season.  Winter is still coming – and it’s important to do a few simple things to get your home ready, so your family and abode will be safe and sound. According to Kiplinger’s, one of the most important is checking your smoke detectors, and having your chimney inspected and possibly cleaned Read More...

Winter Weatherizing: Do It Now

December 9th, 2020

You may not think about the benefits of weatherizing until a cold draft is blowing through your windows, or your heating bill suddenly shoots sky high. But, by then, it’s too late. This is the time to prepare your home to stay warm and cozy. The Easy Winter Preparation Checklist for Your Home, published by The Spruce, can help Read More...

What’s Best for Warmth?

November 26th, 2019

Sweater weather will soon turn to the season of snow and ice – and that means we’ll all be looking for extra warmth. A wood stove can make a real difference in keeping your home warm and cozy.  Which wood stove is best? There are many styles, but your first consideration should be what kind of fuel you will want to use Read More...

Snowed In?

March 13th, 2019

School-closing snow days are here.  Are you ready to keep your kids busy while keeping your sanity intact?  If the weather is too frightful for them to play outside, make it a fun, stress-free day inside with some boredom-busting ideas from Mommy Poppins and Accuweather.  With a little wax paper and a carpet, you can create an indoor ice-skating pond Read More...

When You Can’t Say No to Snow

January 10th, 2018

When the weather outside is frightful, and the white stuff is piling up, you know a snow shoveling workout is in your future. To keep your chore from turning into an injury, it’s a good idea to bone up on the science of shoveling! For a seemingly simple task, there’s actually a lot to learn, from shovel design and materials, to pushing vs Read More...

Brrrrrrr! Is Your Home Winter Ready?

January 17th, 2017

Our area has already experienced the Polar Vortex, and predictions are that we’ll be seeing extreme cold this winter. So, now’s a good time to think ahead to how you can help your home handle the deep freeze. From avoiding – or thawing – frozen pipes, to safeguarding fire places, chimneys and furnaces, and keeping steps and walkways ice free, this home cold weather checklist from Today’s Homeowner can help you prepare Read More...