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How many faucets should I leave dripping to prevent pipes from freezing?

A blast of cold air has the Southeast bracing for some of the coldest temperatures of the winter.

In addition to protecting yourself and your pets, it’s also important to take steps to protect your home during freezing temps. This includes protecting your homes water pipes.A broken water pipe can be a messy – and potentially costly- situation.

There are things you can do to protect your pipes in cold weather. Here are some tips from the Extension Service at Mississippi State University and Huntsville Utilities.

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How many faucets should I leave dripping to prevent pipes from freezing?

Dripping faucets FYI

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