First, walk around your home and look for exposed pipes that could be at risk -- particularly outdoor pipes or those in an attic or garage. Cover any exposed plumbing in a pool noodle, rags, or ...

If a pipe doesn’t have any walls or insulation, it can get frozen at 25 degrees, ... Place Styrofoam insulation covers on outdoor faucets and cover exposed water pipes with insulation sleeves.

If pipe insulation covers become difficult to find, there are other items residents can consider such as blankets and towels. To stream 3NEWS on your phone, you need the 3NEWS app.

For outdoor taps, you can add insulation, either with a faucet cover or a piece of foam pipe insulation and some tape or a zip tie. In a pinch, a piece of pool noodle will do the trick.

No one wants frozen or burst pipes during the winter months, so there are several things that you can do to prevent this from happening. John Arfmann with Pipe Wrench Plumbing said the easiest thin… ...

Andrews says pipe insulation covers are helpful, but don't forget a faucet cover. It will prevent freezing, and could save you $200 in the long run.

Cover sensitive plants with frost cloth or blankets; ... If you can't find pipe insulation in stock, experts suggest wrapping a pool noodle or dish towels around your pipes as a backup plan.

Young suggests various products to ensure home safety, such using heated electric tape for exposed pipes, insulation covers for outdoor spigots and insulation foam for exposed indoor pipes. Leaving a ...