Q: I’m recently retired and plan to spend most of the winter in Arizona. How can I keep the pipes in my house from freezing during the winter? Joe, Buffalo, NY A: Winter time in many colder places unfortunately means increased risk of pipes in your home or property freezing and bursting. Here are 5 tips to help prevent pipes in your property from freezing: Wrap pipes near exterior walls and in crawl spaces with pipe insulation or with heating tape. Keep your home heated when it’s cold even if you’re going away or leaving the house for a long period of time. Open cabinet doors below sinks to allow heat from the home to circulate. Cover or close […]
continue reading Q: My wife and I bought kitchen appliances and have to wait more than 6 weeks for them to be delivered, I assume because of the pandemic. Is there a way to get appliances faster? Brad, Watchung, NJ A: Real estate is one of many industries that have been affected by supply chain disruptions caused by the pandemic. Many appliance manufacturers have maintained lean inventories for a long time to minimize costs, so recent supply chain disruptions caused by the pandemic have made it difficult for them to keep up with recent increased demand. In addition, manufacturers and suppliers are operating with COVID-19 safety protocols that slow production. Independent appliance dealers are often faster and more reliable now during […]
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