Many things we think about in the winter in Big Bear. We winterize our cars, our houses and ourselves. I may be a little lazy about the car winterizing thing, I will make it a New Years resolution! I have enough warm clothes, another New Years resolution, don't buy any more sweaters!
Winterizing the house... I do let everyone know how important this is. Whenever you leave your Big Bear home/cabin, make sure that;
1. Water is turned off at stop and waste valve. Make sure sprinkler system is off as well, and open all faucets inside to make sure no water is left in the line. Flush each toilet.
2. Heat left on at 50 degrees +/-. Make sure (if you have a thermostat that is battery operated) your batteries still have power and re-charge those batteries?
3.A capful of Biodegradable anti-freeze in the traps (ask anyone at the local hardware store what to use)
4. It is always a good idea to turn your water off EVERY time you leave, yes, even in the summer. No need to leave water in the pipes.
5. When the cold season begins, and the doors and windows are shut tight and the heater is on and fireplace is going, it is time to make sure your carbon monoxide detector and smoke alarms are working properly!
