Handy Tips To Avoid Frozen Pipes

Insulate Pipes: Use pipe insulation, heat tape, or even newspaper/fabric to cover pipes
in unheated areas like basements, crawl spaces, and garages.
Keep Water Moving: When temperatures drop below freezing, keep a small, steady trickle of water
running from faucets, especially those on exterior walls.
Warm Your Home: Open kitchen and bathroom cabinet doors to allow
warmer, heated air to circulate around plumbing.
Eliminate Cold Air: Seal leaks and cracks in walls, windows, and
doors near water pipes to prevent cold drafts.
Outdoor Care: Disconnect garden hoses and shut off the indoor
valve for outdoor spigots, allowing them to drain.
Going Away? If you are away, keep the heat on to a minimum, and consider
shutting off the water completely and draining the system.