Want to stop the winter from getting the better of your home? Every home encounters a little winter assault, but proper preparation is the key to making sure your abode can bounce back after taking it on the chin. The homeowner's insurance experts at Lighthouse Agency Inc. suggest winterizing to help your home come out on top this season. Their services extend from health insurance to renter’s insurance, as well as every other type of general insurance coverage in between. When you know winter is upon you, try these few tips to get your home winterized:

• Rooftop Ready: Make sure leaves, debris, and loose shingles are removed from the roof, and replace any shingles if need be. Trim trees and branches in close proximity to your house as these are problematic in heavy snowfall and high winds. Nothing takes a pummeling like your roof, so please take the time to give it some extra TLC.
• Pipes: Before the winter onslaught, take the time to insulate your pipes. Water freezes and expanding ice will crack pipes—costly plumbing at its worst! Electrical heat tape insulates, but read the instructions as improper use can pose a severe fire hazard.
• Window Dressing: Winterizing windows is one of the best ways to keep energy costs down. There’s no need to take on huge costly projects; the simple plastic-shrink insulators are divine and get the job done with only a hair dryer and a pair of scissors.
• Doors & Drafts: Check for drafts by running fingers along doorways and walls. See if the problem can’t be solved with simple draft rugs or additional weather-stripping tape.
• Energy Systems: Have all your heating systems checked just before winter. Your energy provider should be happy to give you pre-winter maintenance. Also if you plan to use your fireplace, check it for drafts and work out any kinks before the cold sets in. Santa won't mind one bit!

Getting winterized doesn’t have to be a lot of work, but taking on these few tasks will save you dearly when you’re shoveling your driveway. To find out more about Lighthouse Agency Inc. and their affordable insurance quotes, call (513) 860-9100 or visit them online.