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With freezing Temps in some areas this week, take note.

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with Hamm Homes
With the freezing temps this week, we ask that you perform the following, especially if your home is on the older side.
1. Slightly open faucets, especially those near exterior walls, to allow a constant flow of water which prevents freezing inside the pipes.
2. Open cabinet doors under sinks to allow warmer air to circulate around pipes.
3. Ensure your thermostat is set to a comfortable temperature and that your heating system is functioning properly.
4. Assemble an emergency kit with items like flashlights, batteries, food, water, first aid supplies, and a battery-powered radio. Stock up on warm clothes like hats, gloves, scarves, and extra layers and have extra blankets readily available.
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Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Will, it will be very cold this weekend, and luckily, have no reason to go out.  Stay warm.

Jan 14, 2025 09:48 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

Excellent advice Will Hamm . I once had an old two story home and the pipes to the upstairs kitchen were in the NW corner of the house (worst place possible in ND) so they froze often until I opened up the wall and wrapped those pipes with electric heating tape. 

Jan 14, 2025 11:51 AM
Hannah Williams
HomeStarr Realty - Philadelphia, PA
Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376

Will Hamm you have some very good information for cold weather 

Jan 14, 2025 12:19 PM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Will Hamm living in CT these are steps I take in the Winter.

Jan 14, 2025 12:34 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Hi Will- we are set to have below freezing temps by this Sunday. In Houston that can mean a lot of frozen and bursting pipes 

Jan 14, 2025 07:32 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Hi Will- we may have below freezing temps by Sunday so Larry is taking precautions. 

Jan 14, 2025 07:36 PM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

That doesn't sound like much fun at all and here I am frustrated when it dips below 60 degrees in my area, haha.

Jan 15, 2025 05:09 AM
Pat Starnes-Front Gate Realty
Front Gate Real Estate - Brandon, MS
601-991-2900 Office; 601-278-4513 Cell

These are great tips, Will, and I will add one or two more...

Keep a spare blanket in the car; you never know if the car might break down and you'll need it.

Check on the elderly, because they might not turn the heat up as high as they should.

Don't leave a pet outside, especially during extreme temperatures.

Feel free to add these to your checklist.

Jan 16, 2025 07:37 AM