Big Bear... was hit with a cold snap earlier in January and the ever present problem of frozen pipes reared its ugly head throughout the valley. I made the rookie mistake of leaving my hoses attached to the outdoor faucets and woke up to frozen pipes. Fortunately, the problem was isolated to a small area of my home, but I learned from my plumber that over 40 homes in my neighborhood had been affected. Water, as we learned in school, expands when frozen. That's a problem because inside the pipes, there is no room … [Read more...]
What Time Is It? Time To Winterize Your Big Bear Home!
October 19, 2008 by Leave a Comment
It is getting to be that time of year again when the weather in Big Bear is turning colder. It is pretty common these days that the temperatures during the night hover near the freeze mark. This will only increase as we head into winter. Given that most of the people who own property in Big Bear do not actually live in Big Bear and are only able to make it up from time to time, winterizing your home now is very important. Trust me, you do not want to take the chance of frozen pipes. The resulting damage can be … [Read more...]
