Household tips for the last weeks of winter
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As February approaches and light is beginning to shine on those winter blues. However, February weather can still pack a punch. Here are some tips for protecting yourself from ballooning heating bills, freezing pipes and other household emergencies in these
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Inside
- Keep doors and heating vents closed to rooms that are not in use
- Close the flue in your wood fireplace when not using it
- Don’t leave kitchen and bathroom fans running longer than needed – they draw heat from your home
- To prevent pipes from freezing in extreme temperatures, open hot and cold faucets just enough so that water can drip through
- NEVER bring a barbecue or external gas-powered heating source indoors to heat your home
Outside
- Remove branches from locations where heavy snow and ice might accumulate and risk breakage
- Disconnect garden hoses from their water sources
- Keep a bag of salt or sand handy to prevent falls on walkways and driveways
- Invest in a small canister of lock de-icer for your home and car
- If you are not a normally active person, take it very easy when shovelling your driveway and other physical tasks that put stress on your muscles and heart
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Posted by Constantine Isslamow
on January 26, 2010