Winter is coming...

Living in the southern United States definitely has its perks. One of those perks being that we rarely have to deal with extreme winter weather conditions. However, this makes us even more vulnerable when extreme conditions occur because we fail to plan for them. Since you never really know what to expect from the weather it is important to plan ahead so that your family and home stay safe.

Here is a quick checklist that you can use this winter to make sure your home is prepared for any extreme weather conditions.

Insulate walls and attic. Double check your insulation in these areas and make sure your home is prepared for the cold. Keeping proper insulation will help with the heating of your home and will protect your water pipes from freezing.
Caulk and weather strip doors and windows. This will ensure the heat from inside is not escaping and that the cold outside is not entering your home.
Insulate any water lines that run along exterior walls in your home. This will make the water less likely to freeze when temperatures drop outside.
Have your chimney and flue inspected.
Repair any roof leaks and cut back trees that have limbs hanging above or near your home, or other structures.
Install an easy-to-read outdoor thermometer. This will allow you to easily check the temperatures outside with accuracy.

These are just a few of the things that you can do now to make sure that your home stays safe from winter weather this season. Keep in mind that water damage from frozen pipes and structural damage from ice are two of the most common types of winter weather damage seen in Georgia. Use these tips to protect your home from these disasters and when all else fails ServiceMaster by Bailey is available 24/7/365 to help in the event of a disaster. Water, Fire, Storm; We do it all! Call us at 770.720.9533!