Annual Cold Reminders
It is easy to get lax on those things we should do every winter and especially so when nature makes us believe that perhaps this year it won’t get so cold but it only takes a a few days of freezing temps to cost you thousands of dollars. February is often one of our coldest months so make sure you have done all that you can to keep your home safe.
- Very important: For those of you that have hose bibs, remove any attachments and install a hose bib cover. If you leave an attachment on the bib, the water inside can freeze and cause the pipe to break.
- Stock up on ice melt (they have pet-friendly versions available) and keep it in a dry place. You can also just get a big can of Morton’s salt, though that can take a bit longer to go into effect. You can use these products on decks (for the most part, be sure to check the label) and concrete surfaces. Be sure to check to make sure the ice melt won’t damage the surface you intend to use it on.
- Be sure that your emergency kits are stocked and up-to-date. These kits are crucial for power outages and snow storms. For those of you that don’t have a kit, you can find a lot of information here to help you build one: http://www.ready.gov/publications.
- If you run into a building-related non-life-threatening emergency (leak, elevator is down, garage door is stuck, etc.), call our office 206-729-3540. If after hours or on the weekend, follow the prompt and you will reach our emergency on-call manager.