Christmas is just a few short days away, and even if the first guests have already arrived at your home, there’s still time to make sure your home can handle the extra strain. Having additional people in your home puts extra stress on your home’s plumbing and heating systems, and no one wants to deal with a broken down water heater or a furnace failure during the holiday season.
Getting Your Home Ready for the Holidays
From checking your HVAC filters to flushing your water heater and taking steps to prevent your pipes from freezing, there are several steps you can take now to make sure your home can handle the strain of the Christmas season.
Not hosting Christmas at your house this year? It’s just as important to prepare your home if you’re heading out of town. In addition to preventing disasters like burst pipes while you’re away, and it’s crucial to ensure that your home isn’t an obvious target for would-be thieves.
Eric Corbett, owner of Larry & Sons, recently took the time to share some helpful advice on WTOP. From preparing your home’s plumbing and HVAC systems to handle the strain of additional guests to helpful advice on how to prevent criminals from knowing you’re out of town, Eric shared several tips and tricks to help you keep enjoy a safe and happy holiday season.