Hi {first_name},

What a crazy year 2021 has been!!! I hope that you and your family has been able to stay safe throughout all of the ongoing madness. Here are a few tips to "winterize" your home so as the temperatures fall you can protect your pets, plants, and your most important investment! I will look forward to speaking with you again soon!

 Pets
-  Repeatedly coming out of the cold into the dry heat of your home can cause itchy, flaking skin. Keep your home humidified and towel dry your pet as soon as he comes inside, paying special attention to his feet and in-between the toes. 
-  Bathe your pets as little as possible during cold spells. Washing too often can remove essential oils and increase the chance of developing dry, flaky skin. If your pooch must be bathed, ask your vet to recommend a moisturizing shampoo and/or rinse.
-  Pets burn extra energy by trying to stay warm in wintertime. Feeding your pet a little bit more during the cold weather months can provide much-needed calories, and making sure she has plenty of water to drink will help keep her well-hydrated and her skin less dry.

Plants
-  One of the easiest and most effective ways to protect sensitive plants is by mulching. Mulching with an organic material will also help enhance the soil as the mulch decomposes and releases nutrients to the earth. In autumn, pull back old mulches from the base of plants and spread a new 3-inch layer around them out to the drip line. Leave a 1/2-inch space around the plant’s stem to allow air circulation and prevent rot.
-  Keep potted plants on dollies so you can wheel them to a sheltered location or indoors when temperatures drop.

Home
- Keep garage doors closed, especially if there are water supply lines in the garage.
- Let the cold water drip from a faucet served by exposed pipes. Running water through the pipe—even at a trickle—helps prevent pipes from freezing.
- If you plan to be away during cold weather, leave the heat on in your home, set to a temperature no lower than 55° F.

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