Maryland winters bring a bit of everything – snow and ice, freezing rain, and bone-chilling wind. Whether you live in the mountains of Garrett County or along the Chesapeake Bay, winter can hit hard. With heating costs always in flux, preparing your home isn’t just smart, it’s necessary. These practical, educational steps below will not only...
When homeowners get ready for winter, it’s common to think about attic insulation, windows and similar areas that can be affected by cold temps. It’s easy to overlook water pipes -and they can cause immense damage if they freeze and break. When the temperature of a water pipe drops below freezing, it can quickly become...
What Are Ice Dams? The icicles hanging from your roof may look pretty, but they may be a sign of a bigger problem. Icicles can be a sign of ice dams — chunks of ice that form along the edges of your roof. Ice dams typically form when snow melts on your roof, water pools...
It doesn’t take bitter cold to freeze a water pipe. Temperatures only have to dip to about 20°F for a few hours for an exposed water pipe to be at risk of freezing. The solution is to keep these pipes from being exposed to cold temperatures. Here’s how: Insulate the walls to protect pipes. Cover...
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