What You Need to Know in Order to Prevent Water Damage in Winter
Water can damage your house in winter. Uninsulated water pipes may freeze and burst, and ice dams can form on your own roof. Moreover, thawed snow can enter your basement, causing water damage from flooding. But do not worry yet -- Here Is What you can do to stop winter water damage in your home: Preventing Frozen Pipes Insulate water pipes in unheated areas, such as the crawl space, basement, garage, loft, and under kitchen and bath cabinets. Allow warmer air to circulate around the plumbingby opening bathroom and kitchen cabinet doors. Move the goods stored in such cabinets up, out of the reach of children and pets. Allow cold water trickle from the faucets served by exposed pipes. Running a trickle of water through pipes helps stop them from freezing. Place the thermostat to the same temperature during the day and during the night. Your heating costs may rise, but you'll prevent pipes from freezing and bursting. If you're leaving home for a day or two...