Winter brings cold temperatures, ice and frozen pipes (remind me again why I haven't fled south yet?), but no matter how careful we are, accidents can happen. So, why not bone-up on your winter weather know-how to avoid any unfortunate winter incidents at home? The Tribune posted some cold-weather tips for playing it safe this season, here's a few:
Tips after the jump...
-Make sure your space heaters have an emergency shut-off in case they tip over.
-Never thaw frozen pipes with a blow torch or other open flame.
-Have your furnace inspected by a professional annually.
-Plug any openings that might allow a rodent to get inside - they're looking for warmth too!
Click here for more winter safety tips.
Comments (1)
All the tips are very good. Everyone should follow these tips to avoid any kind of accident. Thanks for sharing the nice post.
Posted by Home Security` | January 25, 2009 11:33 PM
Posted on January 25, 2009 23:33