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5 ways winter weather can negatively affect your home including freezing pipes, roof leaks and more

Freezing temperatures and heavy snowfall can take a toll on your home. 

Winter weather, unfortunately, has the potential to lead to costly repairs.

The good news is there are steps you can take to winter-proof your home before the cold weather hits hard.

KEEPING PETS SAFE IN THE COLD: 5 CRUCIAL TIPS TO PROTECT YOUR FURRY FRIEND THIS WINTER 

Below are five common home repairs that homeowners typically get to before snowstorms. 

If you haven’t gotten to these just yet, here, also, are preventative measures to take to lessen the chance of a huge home repair bill this winter.

Cold

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Bullets fly into sleeping family’s home in escalating dispute with handyman, feds say

A Texas family awoke to gunfire and bullets ripping through their home — and a feuding handyman was pulling the trigger, federal officials say.

Jason Jaime Merdes, 44, is accused of targeting the family in a drive-by shooting, which stemmed from a dispute with the homeowner over a repair job, according to a Dec. 6 news release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Texas.

Investigators say Merdes had been hired to do a home repair, but when he didn’t finish the project, the homeowner “sent legal notice to him,” according to the release.

Officers with

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How Your Home Can Pay For Emergency Repairs

Steve Cicero/ Getty Images; Illustration by Austin Courregé/Bankrate

Key takeaways

  • Home equity loans and home equity lines of credit can be an option to help cover emergency home repair costs.
  • Benefits of using HE loans and HELOCs include lower interest rates, longer repayment terms and possible tax deductions.
  • Downsides of home equity financing include putting your home up as collateral and diluting your ownership stake.

As a homeowner, maintaining an emergency savings account is a good way to be prepared for the unexpected home repairs that inevitably arise from time to time. With  emergency savings at the ready, you can

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The Trans Handy Ma’am: the home repair TikToker championing renters | Renting property

In April 2021, Mercury Stardust, a Wisconsin maintenance technician, was “cleaning someone else’s poop off myself” after a clogged toilet came apart. She happened to see a video of someone asking how to use a ratchet strap, one of those complicated-looking thingummies often used to tie down cargo. As soon as she tidied up, the 33-year-old responded as digital natives often do: she recorded an instructional video, wearing a (clean) flannel shirt and overalls while skillfully handling the tool in question.

The minute-long video introduced her signature enthusiastic and encouraging patter, ending with: “Learning something new is a triumph,

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Winter Home Maintenance Hacks to Prevent Claims

Winter is a beautiful time of year, but this season can be merciless on your home. If you’re not prepared, the chill, ice and snow bring a host of challenges. Equip your home with the ultimate winter defense to conquer the elements and enjoy the season to its fullest.

The Secrets to Winter Home Protection

Winter Surface Care

Hazardous winter conditions can cause accidents and injuries. Stock up on salt, ice melt or sand to enhance traction on slippery surfaces, such as sidewalks, steps and driveways. Ensure these materials are pet-friendly to protect your four-legged friends. These simple supplies will

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