Tips for protecting your home during the deep freeze

• Make sure downspouts are carrying water away from the house, at least 10 feet from the structure to avoid water damage or ice forming.

• Temporarily cover any vents around your home's foundation.

• Insulate your outdoor water meter box and be sure its lid is on tight

·       Revere your ceiling fan! By reversing its direction from the summer operation, the fan will push warm air downward and force it to re-circulate, as you look up, make sure the blades turn clockwise.

• Finally, be sure everyone in your household knows where the main water shut-off valve is and check to make sure it isn’t stuck!