Protect Your Home From Snow And Ice

We hope you are warm and safe - several inches of snow this weekend and a cold front to follow. Is your home prepared for this weather? Chicago winters are unpredictable at best. We can be knee-deep in a snowbank one day, and the next sporting our favorite winter shorts. Make sure your home is ready with these handy tips from American Home Shield. Make sure your pipes do not freeze - Water expands when frozen, make sure your pipes do not crack and burst. Save on heating costs by sealing gaps in windows and doors - As your home ages, cracks and gaps appear that let the heat out of your home. Avoid Ice Dams by cleaning your gutters - Ice dams can cause damage to your roof lines, make sure to avoid this expensive repair by cleaning out your gutters. Trim Trees - The winter brings wind and heavy snow and ice that can cause tree branches to break and fall onto your home. Eliminate this hazard by trimming the trees that are close to your home. Don't wait for the system to go down - get your heating system checked annually- The last thing you want is to wake up and the house is in the '50s. Make sure you service your system regularly so there are no surprises in the middle of the winter. For more information and tips on how to do these tasks yourself - https://bit.ly/3ApmAJj Keep warm and safe from everyone at the JDC Group. JDC Group | COMPASS JULIE CHESNE - Realtor, Founding Member ABR, CLHMS, CRS, GRI, RENE, SRES (773) 807-8580 CHRIS CHESNE - Realtor, CDPE, ABR, NRES (773) 807-8570 [email protected] 🏡 Guiding you home to peace with integrity.