(StatePoint) With a few smart updates, especially those that protect against winter’s biggest water woes, you can transform your home into the calming sanctuary you need during the coldest, darkest days of the year.
Below, Moen, the number one faucet brand in North America, shares three ways you can ensure that your space is optimized for a peaceful winter season.
1. Get Peace of Mind with Smart Water Security
Water damage is one of the most common and costly home disasters. The Insurance Information Institute reports that one in 60 insured homes nationally files a water damage or freezing claim each year, with average claim costs surpassing $13,000. During the coldest months, frozen pipe bursts and other undetected leaks, big or small, can mean expensive, sudden repair costs and the devastating loss of sentimental items.
The Moen Flo Smart Water Monitor and Shutoff attaches to the home’s main water supply line and learns the home’s unique water usage patterns, continually monitoring for abnormalities. If a leak is detected, homeowners are alerted through the app where they can monitor and manually control their water use. A Lexis Nexis study found this ultimately decreased water damage claim events by 96%.
Whether you’re staying home or traveling to escape the cold, investing in smart water security can offer you peace of mind wherever you are.
2. Unwind Guilt-Free with the Ultimate Eco-Friendly Shower
As the season progresses, remember to take small moments for yourself. To beat winter blues before they start, maximize self-care in your daily shower routine with aromatherapy products, a soothing soundtrack, candlelit ambiance and invigorating, hot water without the waste to create a home spa environment where you can reset.
Taking an indulgent shower doesn’t have to mean using a lot of water. Innovations like the Moen Smart Shower or The Handheld That Saves Hot Water elevate water experiences with sustainability in mind, so comfort never comes at the cost of compromise.
Moen’s The Handheld That Saves Hot Water is engineered to cut shower water usage by a third and can save up to 5,500 gallons of water annually when the technology is activated. The showerhead can slow the flow once the temperature reaches 95 degrees, helping conserve water and keeping it warm until you’re ready to step in.
3. Elevate Daily Rituals with Intention
When you identify an upgrade that could make your daily routines just a little more enjoyable, take the time to see it through. Make impactful changes as you go, like fixing that long-ignored leaky faucet in the laundry room, refreshing a guest bathroom with soft towels and luxurious hand soap, and adding a reminder by the coffeemaker to take a quiet breath before the morning rush begins.
For more home upgrade inspiration, visit Moen.com.
Ensure that your home is a haven by preparing for preventable damage with smart water technology, creating a space for relaxation and approaching everyday experiences with your future self in mind.
