Tips for preventing frozen pipes

12/7/2015 (Permalink)

- Winterize your home by insulating walls and attics, caulking and weather - stripping doors and windows, and installing storm windows or covering windows with plastic.

- Check the insulation around your pipes in crawl places and attics.

- Insulate pipes with insulation or newspapers and plastic.

- Allow faucets to drip a little during cold weather to avoid freezing.

- Keep your thermostat set at the same temperature both day and night. Drops in temperature are more common overnight.

- Leave cabinet doors open under sinks.