Where does the time go?

It seems that just yesterday we were enjoying the warm sunshine of fall and now we find ourselves in the dead of winter with storms approaching every few days. The winterly weather we are having lately brings on concerns of the weight of ice and snow as well as winter flooding since the ground is frozen and simply can’t absorb the run off.  Because of this, January is always a good time of year to consider the amount of snow that has fallen and possibly take some time to clear any snow and ice from your gutters, “rake” the snow off the edge of your roof and dig out your street drains and fire hydrants. Winter in Maine often brings high winds, ice, rain and street flooding which can all lead to a mess if a home is not properly maintained.

Please be sure and do your part to prevent claims by removing the snow, that you can reach, on your roof, watch your sump pump to be sure it’s working properly and be prepared to bail a bit of water if you lose your power.

If you are unable to care for the snow on your roof yourself you may want to consider hiring someone to shovel, just be sure to request a Certificate of Insurance and look for Workers Compensation and Liability coverage before you let them perform any work at your home.

Also take extra care while driving as hydroplaning could be an issue as any trapped rain water starts rising on the streets.   Maybe a better idea to stay safe is to stay home and use these chilly winter days to plan a nice vacation to a warm and sunny spot a little further south!