Tips For Incoming Cold Weather
We’re not out of the woods yet, and your water pipes can freeze. Over the past 12 months, State Farm said Indiana ranked 15th in frozen pipe claims for the company, with over $19.9 million paid for 975 claims according to WTHR. Do you know where your home’s water meter outside and the shutoff valves are inside? Know that, just in case there is a problem. If your water softener is in the garage, throw a blanket on top of it and keep your garage door closed.
More cold weather tips: Close curtains during the night. Closing window coverings at night can help keep unwanted cold air out. Utilize sunny days and open curtains for added warmth. Don’t try to outsmart your thermostat. Setting your thermostat higher than you actually want won’t heat your home any faster.
Utilize heat from the fireplace. Lower your thermostat to 55 degrees when you have a fire going. If you don’t, all the warm air from the furnace will go right up the chimney, which wastes energy – and money.
Does 6th District Congressman Pence think the Federal Government is headed for a shutdown…
When asked what his vote would be, Congressman Pence was non-committal…
Speaking of Congressman Pence, he recently announced that he will not be seeking a fourth term…
Hear the full interview on WMUNmuncie.com.
It is easy for pets to get hypothermia and frostbite. Signs you should look out for are shivering, whining, a hunched posture, a change in gum color, Cold feet, tails and ears, and muscle stiffness or weakness. If your pet has those symptoms, warm them slowly while you get them medical help, according to a story on WTHR.
Ball State men’s volleyball is home tonight…
Coach Donan Cruz on WMUN’s Delaware County Today yesterday. Hear the full interview on WMUNMuncie.com.
