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Homework: winterizing an empty house

Originally published: February 1, 2012 4:56 PM
Updated: February 1, 2012 7:14 PM
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

When winterizing an empty house, a good idea

Photo credit: Photos.com | When winterizing an empty house, a good idea is to leave the heat on low, around 45 degrees, so the moisture already in the house does not freeze and damage walls or painted surfaces.

1 Leave the heat on low, around 45 degrees, so the moisture already in the house does not freeze and damage walls or painted surfaces.

2 If you have a water shutoff valve inside the house, make sure it is all the way off. If you don't have a water-shutoff valve, the utility company can turn the water off at the meter. 

3 Before shutting off the water, turn off the electrical power or...

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