Brrrrrr: Watch For Freezing Pipes, Icy Roads
Temperatures could drop into the single digits tonight – here are some tips.
Baby, it’s cold outside, and it’s going to get colder. On the roads, that can lead to icy conditions, as road salt doesn’t work as well in temperatures below 20 degrees, something to keep in mind not just on the roads, but on walkways around your home too. You might want to try calcium chloride on your walkways, which works at lower temperatures. You can pick some up at Home Depot. Frozen pipes are another problem, especially for those in older houses. If you have pipes that are near exposed areas, follow these tips from : Water has a unique property in that it expands as it freezes. This expansion puts tremendous pressure on whatever is containing it, including metal or plastic pipes. No matter the "strength" of a container, expanding …
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