01/17/2025
❄️ Cold Weather Alert: Protect Your Home This Winter!❄️
As temperatures drop in Licking County Good Boy’s is here to help you prepare and protect your home during the freezing weather. Follow these essential tips to keep your home warm, safe, and secure:
🛠️ 7 Cold Weather Tips for Your Home:
1️⃣ Open Cabinet Doors
• Allow warm air to circulate around your pipes by opening doors under your kitchen sink and bathroom vanities.
2️⃣ Let Faucets Drip
• A steady stream of water prevents pipes from freezing.
3️⃣ Set Your Thermostat
• Keep it at 65°F or higher to protect your plumbing, even when you’re away.
4️⃣ Insulate Exposed Pipes
• Wrap exposed pipes to shield them from freezing temperatures.
5️⃣ Protect Outdoor Hose Bibs
• Use insulated covers or shut off water to outdoor hose bibs.
6️⃣ Prepare for Power Outages
• Stock your emergency kit with:
• Blankets
• Bottled water
• Non-perishable food
• Flashlights & batteries
7️⃣ Check Detectors
• Test and replace batteries in smoke and carbon monoxide detectors for safety.