The weather is not making it easy for you to maintain your home's comfort as winter's temperatures tighten their grip on northeast Wisconsin. Temperatures are expected to not get above zero degrees on Tuesday, and overnight lows will be 15 degrees or less at least 10 times over the next two weeks. Ensuring your home is properly insulated is one way to keep more heat inside the house. To make things easier on your furnace, Jeff Blemke from Ultimate Air in Luxemburg recommends ensuring your filters are clean, and your thermostat does not automatically adjust during extended cold spells.

Some homeowners rely on their fireplaces or space heaters to keep their homes toasty during the winter months. After several homes in Door County have experienced chimney fires this winter, Sister Bay/Liberty Grove Fire Chief Chris Hecht encourages you to take the proper precautions.

Keeping your water pipes warm and clear of ice forming is another thing to keep track of during extended cold periods. It is recommended to turn off the water supply to outdoor faucets and open a cabinet door under your sink or insulate your pipes to protect them. You can also prevent them from freezing by allowing a small amount of water to trickle through the faucet.