01/24/2026
❄️ Winter Storm Prep for Homeowners ❄️
With the projected prolonged cold snap ahead, now is a great time to take a few extra steps to protect your home. Even well-insulated homes with modern windows can use a little extra help holding in heat during extreme cold — especially if power outages occur.
🏠 Helpful Winter Prep Tips:
• Add extra insulation where you can.
Tucking curtains tightly, adding blankets over windows, and sealing drafts can make a noticeable difference. Even high-quality windows still lose heat in extreme cold.
• Secure curtains & blankets safely.
Painter’s tape works great to secure curtains or blankets to window trim and will not damage painted surfaces.
• Block air gaps at exterior doors.
Door sweeps, draft blockers, or even rolled towels can help stop cold air infiltration.
• Unhook exterior water hoses.
This helps prevent frozen pipes and costly damage.
• Protect interior plumbing.
Let faucets drip slightly, and leave vanity and cabinet doors open to allow warm air to circulate around pipes. Insulate/Heat Wrap water lines if possible.
• Prepare for potential power outages.
Extra insulation steps help keep your home warmer longer if the power goes out.
⚠️ Important Safety Reminders:
• Only use approved indoor heating methods inside your home.
Never use grills, propane heaters, or other outdoor heating devices indoors.
• Never run a generator inside your home or garage.
If connecting a generator to your home, turn OFF your main breaker to prevent dangerous backfeeding.
• Stay alert for downed trees, limbs, and power lines around your property during and after the storm.
• Watch for ice damming on your roof and in your gutter system, which can lead to water damage if left unchecked.
A little preparation now can help protect your home, your investment, and your peace of mind during extreme winter weather. Stay warm and stay safe! ❄️ 🏠 🥶
