20 Cheap Mexican Tricks to Do Around the House Before the First FROST (Most People Forget #14)

The first hard freeze doesn’t cause damage by itself—trapped water does. After 30 years as an albañil and concrete finisher across West Texas and southern New Mexico, I’m sharing 20 cheap, practical checks I use to protect a home before frost arrives. I’ll walk around the house and show you where water hides, freezes, expands, and creates expensive spring repairs—from cracked concrete and lifted walkways to rocking steps and split pipes. Most of these fixes cost little or nothing and can be completed in one afternoon, including one commonly forgotten gap that can make a major difference. #WinterPrep #HomeMaintenance #FrostProtection #DIYHomeRepair #ConcreteRepair #MexicanTricks