How to prep your house for freezing weather

Here are a few tips to keep in mind ahead of freezing weather. LOS ANGELES - America’s first high-impact winter storm of the year is barreling ashore, with weather warnings growing across the central and eastern United States. The storm is expected to bring heavy rains, snow and ice over the weekend, which can wreak havoc on one’s home if proper precautions are not implemented.

Here are some tips to prepare your house for potential freezing weather. FILE - ple clear snow from the roof of their house and porch during a snowstorm in Washington, DC, on Jan. 23, 2016.



(Photo by NICHOLAS KAMM/AFP via Getty Images) It’s recommended to keep your home heated to a minimum of 65 degrees. Anything lower will not be sufficient enough to prevent freezing within the walls, according to the Insurance Information Institute. Some other tips to consider include: RELATED: How cold does it have to be to get frostbite? Heavy snow or ice can cause damage to essential aspects of your home, such as the gutters and the roof.

Try to stay ahead of the curve with these preventative measures: Information for this article was gathered from FOX Weather and the Insurance Information Institute website. This story was reported from Los Angeles..