Be proactive! Employ these tips to help avoid having common home losses! 🏡
💧Water Damage:
– Install devices that notify you when there is a potential leak in your home. Water shut-off valves that are automatic are also on the market, but they tend to be spendier!
– Make sure that your gutters and downspouts do not have debris in them and are draining at least 3-5 feet from your foundation.
– Keep your home at 50 degrees or higher in the winter to ensure that your pipes do not freeze.
– Make sure your pipes are properly insulated during colder months.
– Inspect lines leading up to appliances that use water such as dishwashers, washing machines, and fridges at least annually. Stainless steel hoses tend to be longer lasting!
🔥 Fire Prevention:
– Ensure that the smoke and CO monitors in your home get a battery charge twice a year! Install them on every floor near sleeping areas.
– Replace old or damaged electrical cords.
– Don’t overload outlets or surge protectors.
– Check your grills before barbecuing in the Summer for any debris. Make sure they’re not close to your house.
– Clean chimneys annually and dispose of ashes properly.
– Keep flammable materials away from space heaters!
🚓 Theft Prevention:
– Keep the area around your home well-kept so that your sight lines are not inhibited.
– Make sure all parts of your house that allow access inside are locked/can be locked.
– When on vacation, put your lights on a timer! Have neighbors collect mail while you are gone, and don’t post pics of your trip until you are back home.
– Hook up motion sensors to your exterior lights.
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