Pipe Down Prevention: How to Avoid Burst Pipes in Winter Each year, roughly a quarter of a million households in the US experience frozen or burst pipes. In fact, such damages account for 11-20% of homeowner’s insurance claims annually. And it’s no trivial amount either: burst pipe repair costs around $100-$200 per foot, with most families shelling an average of $400 to $1,500. This amount […] Read More of "Pipe Down Prevention: How to Avoid Burst Pipes in Winter"
8 Practical Tips to Lower your Heating Bill this Winter It’s an unfortunate fact every season: as temperatures go down, heating costs go up. The average American household spends up to $1,500 on heating, most of it during the fall and winter months. It also accounts for the vast majority of a family’s energy usage. Read More of "8 Practical Tips to Lower your Heating Bill this Winter"
Electrical Safety in Winter: A 20-point Home Checklist It’s winter season once again, which means it’s also prime risk season for home electrical fires. According to the US Fire Administration, residential electrical fire incidents occur most often during the winter months, between December to January. Winter storms, holiday decorations, and increased light and heating usage all combine to heighten the risk of short […] Read More of "Electrical Safety in Winter: A 20-point Home Checklist"
How to Maintain your Humidifier It’s the cold season once again, and if you have a humidifier at home, chances are it’s getting a heavy workout. Not only are more people staying indoors due to the coronavirus pandemic, but you will likely be cooped up thanks to this winter being one of the coldest in years. Read More of "How to Maintain your Humidifier"
Why You Should Use a Humidifier in Winter Winter time is prime season for a host of respiratory ailments. As more people tend to stay indoors, viruses like the common cold and flu tend to circulate in enclosed areas. The indoor isolation brought about by the coronavirus pandemic can only make things worse. Apart from airborne diseases, other cold-related complaints include dry skin, […] Read More of "Why You Should Use a Humidifier in Winter"
