I was recently featured on Long Island’s News 12 news discussing my tips for winter home preparedness on Long Island. An excerpt from the segment has been transcribed, below.
As winter storms move closer to Long Island, homeowners and drivers are shifting into preparation mode to avoid costly damage and dangerous conditions.Real estate salesperson Ted Kritikos says one of the first steps starts with protecting what you cannot see, including weather stripping.“Anywhere air can come in, you want to make sure you have a good seal,” Kritikos said, explaining that proper sealing keeps cold air out and heat inside.Kritikos recommends several simple steps before a storm hits: stocking up on food, checking winter tools like shovels and ice melt, testing smoke detectors, trimming overhanging tree limbs and protecting exposed pipes.
You can find the News 12 segment here and you can learn more about my winter home tips in this blog post.