Tag: winter
Freeze warning! Insulate those pipes and water meters!
February 11, 2016The weather outside is about to get VERY frightful this weekend. Record lows in some places will be in the low teens; in others, in the single digits and even into the negatives. Before the big chill hits, check your house to make sure your water meter and any water lines that are in unheated…
It’s almost winter, so why not grow an herb garden?
November 16, 2015Most of the trees have dropped their leaves, the days are shorter, the nights longer and the doldrums of winter are around the corner. Wait, weren’t we just picking basil and tomatoes? The garden may be long gone, but you can still enjoy some greenery indoors. Growing veggies might be a stretch, but windowsill herbs…
Are your pipes ready for colder weather?
October 11, 2015It’s the time of year when we start clearing leaves and preparing our homes for the colder months. As you put together your to-do list this fall, don’t forget to include checking your plumbing. Frigid temperatures can cause uninsulated pipes to burst — causing costly damage to your home. Start by examining water pipes. Insulating pipes…
Snow no! Winter multiplied Central New York’s water line woes
March 26, 2015Parts of the northeast were hit with one of the coldest, snowiest winters on record this year, and in Central New York, it’s taken a serious toll on the water infrastructure — so much so that many residents had to resort to using melted snow to flush toilets. It’s been so tough on pipes that…
Don’t forget fire hydrants when you clear snow
February 18, 2015Old Man Winter’s here in full force, and boy, does he seem grumpy this year. Snow, ice and frigid temps seem like an almost daily occurance — and there’s more on the way. While shoveling snow is not likely at the top of anyone’s list of fun things to do, it’s a necessary chore. We’d…
Raise your home’s efficiency to lower your heating bills
December 26, 2012If AccuWeather is right, the Lehigh Valley is in for a colder, snowier winter this year than last. And even though winter didn’t officially begin until Dec. 21, we’re already well into our heating season. To help you lower your energy bills, LCA has put together a list of quick fixes, most of which can be…
Get ready, winter’s on the way!
December 15, 2011Old Man Winter will be here in just a few days — along with frigid, pipe-bursting temperatures. Before the mercury drops any further, take some time to winterize your home. Start by examining water pipes. Insulating pipes — especially any that run along an outside wall or are outside the residence — can save money…
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