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Most of our weather battles in Houston deal with battling the heat and the humidity.  Although we may never have the great Houston blizzard – this past week of near record low temperatures reminded us that we do need to know how to protect our homes from the cold weather as well.  Here are a few tips to help make the cold weather and the occasional snowfall a worry-free experience in Houston.

• Checking your furnace BEFORE you need to crank it up is an must. Do not wait until it is 19 degrees!
• Keep gutters clean and clear to avoid ice dams and damage.
• If it’s forecast to freeze protect your pipes.  Wrap those pipes that are exposed, keep cabinets open to allow air to circulate and leave a trickle of water running through the faucets.

Stay warm!  It’ll be 105 again before you know it!