Celebrating Christmas, playing in the snow, and wearing your favorite winter wardrobe are some of the reasons why winter is loved by many. However, as wonderful as the season can be, winter also brings its own set of challenges, particularly when it comes to taking care of your home. 

To help you avoid the troubles that winter can bring, below we’ve provided you with ways to keep your home safe this winter. 

 

Avoid Frozen Pipes

Dealing with frozen pipes and the aftermath is arduous. When the water expands as it freezes, it puts tremendous pressure on pipes that can cause them to crack or even burst. You surely want to prevent this at all costs as it can lead to bigger problems like water damage throughout the house. And as you can imagine, the fee for such an event isn’t cheap at all. 

Avoid frozen pipes by maintaining warmth through pipe insulation. Moreover, draining the water from the swimming pool and water pipelines before the cold days arrive is also an effective prevention step. 

If the worst scenario does happen, Johnson’s has a selection of materials to replace them!

 

Make Sure Carbon Monoxide Monitors are Functioning Properly

Another way to keep your home safe this winter is to double-check check your carbon monoxide detector is operating correctly. Little do people know carbon monoxide(CO) poisoning is one of the winter hazards. According to the CDC, the risk increases when the temperature drops significantly and the home heating system constantly runs for a long duration. 

This is why having a working carbon monoxide monitor is crucial. You want to ensure any CO leaks are detectable before they spread and pose a serious danger to people in the house. 

Keep the Cold Air Outside

Besides ensuring your home’s heating system is working properly, closing air leaks throughout your home is a simple yet effective step to keep your home safe this winter as well as warm up your house. By way of weatherstripping, you can prevent the chilly outside air from entering your home. 

Now, which type of weatherstripping should you use? Different weatherstripping serves different purposes. For example, for moveable parts such as windows and doors, you can use door sweeps and flexible tapes to allow doors to still open freely. 

When you’re ready to purchase weatherstripping, browse our weatherstripping collection here.

 

Keep Your Sidewalks Ice-Free!

Icy sidewalks, walkways, and other paved surfaces only mean one thing: trouble. People can slip, fall, and get seriously injured because of it.   

In order to keep a safe home this winter, it is crucial to maintain a safe sidewalk by keeping your grounds clear of ice. Besides sweeping the ice using shovels, you can also use sidewalk salt to melt the ice and keep the ground ice-free!  

 

End Note

Keeping your home safe and comfortable in the winter means you need to be well prepared and have the right tools and tactics to tackle the problems if they do occur. 

Our Johnson’s Ace Hardware team has the experience and knowledge to help you find the solution to any problems you may experience in your home. Don’t hesitate to contact us if you need personalized customer service. We’ll be more than happy to assist you!