The 5 Winter Habits That Flood Houses (Fix Them Before the First Freeze)

Every March for six years, I watched the same thing happen on the same kind of street: a meter reading off by a swimming pool's worth of water, a pipe that quietly broke in January and didn't leak until the thaw let go in spring. In this video I break down the five winter habits that flood houses — and how to fix them before the first freeze. Here's what you'll learn: Why the damage happens in January but the bill shows up in March The vulnerable spots that freeze first: added-on bathrooms, rooms over garages, and empty houses The everyday habits that set up a burst pipe without you noticing Simple fixes you can do now, before the temperature drops below zero What to check in your basement before winter sets in If you own an older home or leave it empty in the cold months, these are the five things to handle before the first hard freeze. #WinterPrep #FrozenPipes #HomeMaintenance #BurstPipes #PlumbingTips #HomeownerTips #WinterizeYourHome