5 Homeowner New Year’s Resolutions from Lion Home Service

Winter can be rough on your home — and honestly, we're not always the best at staying on top of home maintenance issues, especially in the whirlwind that is the holiday season.

But now's a great time to catch up if you've fallen a little behind, and here are some key areas our friends at Lion Home Service suggest you consider:

1) Protect your pipes and septic system from freezing. When water freezes, it expands ... and sometimes it expands enough to damage your water pipes or your septic tank. Make sure you have adequate insulation where needed. Lion Home Service experts also say you should keep your home heated to at least 55 degrees (even if you're not there) and let cold water dribble from faucets during especially cold weather.

2) Ensure your septic system is keeping up in colder weather. You'll want to watch for slower digestion, heavy snow cover that could cause the ground near your tank to shift, and a damaged drain field.

3) Help your HVAC system run at peak efficiency. Most people know to change their furnace filter on a regular basis, but there's a long checklist of tasks that should be completed to keep your furnace running well, according to Lion Home Service. Failing to do this could mean less hot air circulating through your home or higher energy bills.

4) Don't ignore these plumbing warning signs. The experts at Lion Home Service say you shouldn't ignore running toilets, dripping faucets and pipes, gurgling noises, and discolored pipes.

5) Automate your home maintenance with one program. You can leave all the routine preventative maintenance for your home's major systems to Lion Home Service for a flat fee but joining their Total Care Club. Members also receive a 15 percent discount on other services and priority scheduling. Click here to learn more.

With over 20 years of superior home maintenance and repair, Lion Home Service has earned a reputation for guaranteed customer satisfaction, and their staff will care for your home as if it was their own. Call 970-316-6691 today to schedule an appointment or visit lionhomeservice.com. Start the new year with peace of mind!