Winter Home Safety Tips You Need to Know [INFOGRAPHIC]

We all know ice and snow can make for treacherous road conditions, but they can also cause problems in and around your home–problems like frozen pipes, home heating fires, and even ice dams on your roof. When cold temperatures force everyone to spend more time indoors, it’s important to know how to keep your home safe and warm.

The Farmer’s Almanac is predicting this winter to be a doozy, so it’s a great time to brush up on your winter home safety knowledge. Scroll down to the winter home safety infographic below for a quick refresher:

Now that you’re caught up on winter home safety, make sure you know how stay safe on the roads this winter, too. When winter weather hits, everything from major highways to neighborhood driveways can be a slippery mess. With 24/7 towing, mechanical help, and gas delivery, a roadside assistance plan from Direct Auto Insurance could come in handy if you find yourself stuck on the side of the road. For more information, give us a call at 1-877-GO-DIRECT or stop by a Direct store near you to talk to a local agent.

Roadside Assistance and Emergency Protection Plans is through NationSafeDriver, Boca Raton, FL