Frances Janisch
Insulate vulnerable pipes with heat tape or heat cable (sold in hardware stores). These may include uninsulated water supply lines anywhere heat doesn’t reach, such as the garage, crawl spaces, or under cabinets.
During freezing spells, regularly allow a trickle of water — cold
or hot — to run through the pipes. Set the thermostat at 65 degrees, and open the cabinets under
sinks to expose them to as much heat as possible. If you’re leaving for an extended period during the winter, turn off the main water supply, set the thermostat at no lower than 55 degrees, and keep the cabinets open.
