Winter

As temperatures drop and winter takes hold in many parts of the country, now is a good time to prepare for the winter chill and to be reminded of how to stay safe during spells of cold weather.

When cold weather arrives, make sure you won’t come home to bursting pipes and costly water damage.

With snow comes the potential for ice to trap large pools of water on your roof with nowhere to go but inside your home.

So many smart home products are reaching the market, homeowners may have trouble choosing which would provide the most benefit. But one product stands out for homes in areas that experience freezing temperatures: Low temperature sensors.

While even the best forecasters cannot guarantee what’s ahead this winter, now is the time to prepare yourself and your home for the coming season.

If you suspect you have a frozen pipe – you’ve turned on the faucet, but no water comes out – call a qualified plumber immediately. Take the necessary steps to prevent further damage.

Water damage is a common and severe cause of loss to homeowners. Many potential sources of water damage lurk in the home, but the good news is that risks can be identified and prevented.

Snow can be a beautiful thing…until you have to shovel it. Whether or not you have a pre-existing medical condition, here are some things to keep in mind as you arm yourself to battle winter.

You can take steps to ensure your home is well prepared for winter weather – and that your family doesn’t get any colder than they want to be. Consider these suggestions for your comfort and safety.

Winter weather can take many forms from mild to windy to cold to unpredictable — yet snowfall is inevitable in most temperate areas of North America. Along with the eventual snow is the need to clear it from the driveway and sidewalks of your home or business.

Space heaters offer a portable and relatively affordable means of taking the chill out of small spaces. But portable heaters are also a significant source of home fires each year.

Does your emergency preparedness plan include a generator? Whether you’re facing a public safety power shutoff in California due to red flag wildfire conditions or an ice storm, heavy snow or hurricane that downed power lines or another manmade or environmental emergency, it’s a good idea to be ready for power outages.

Protecting yourself and your family is your first priority in the aftermath of a catastrophic event. When your auto, home, business or personal property is damaged or destroyed by a tornado, hail, flood or other destructive event, focus on people first.

Arctic temperatures can have a dramatic effect on your building — and your livelihood. Regular maintenance and a winter weather plan can help you avoid any negative impact.

Pipe freezes that cause failure or disruption of important building systems can be expensive to repair or force temporary closure of your business.

Fire protection equipment is especially vulnerable when arctic temperatures affect a building. Failure or disruption of these important fire protection systems can also be expensive to repair.

As a property owner, you want to do whatever you can to welcome visitors to your home or business and keep your family, employees and customers safe. Snow and ice on walkways, roadways, driveways and parking lots can present extra challenges during winter months.

Protect your business from frozen pipes. With proper winter weather preparation, you can minimize the impact of severe weather on your business.

Driving On A Winter Road

Take extra caution when driving in snow or slippery winter conditions.

6 Ways To Keep Your Car In Tune This Winter

These simple steps will help keep your car in shape to conquer winter roads.

Most of us understand the importance of preparing our vehicles for winter, but it’s just as important to prepare ourselves for winter driving.

A winter weather safety kit is an essential element in preparing yourself, your family and your property for a winter storm.

I don’t know about you, but I have noticed many more people out and about as the coronavirus pandemic lingers. In my neighborhood, people are jogging, pushing baby carriages, chasing toddlers, walking dogs and riding bikes. On the surface, it’s good to see people getting exercise, fresh air and even socializing at safe distances. But an increase in foot traffic can create some concerns.