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Budget and the Bees
Budget and the Bees
Latrice Perez

5 Precautions for Protecting Your Pipes During the Impending New York Deep Freeze

5 Precautions for Protecting Your Pipes
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A specific kind of dread sets in when the wind howls and the thermometer plummets toward zero. For many New Yorkers, a deep freeze threatens their home’s very infrastructure. We often view our houses as invincible fortresses.

However, a single frozen pipe can cause thousands of dollars in water damage within minutes. Honestly, a burst pipe usually stems from a failure of preparation rather than bad luck. Today, we explore 5 precautions for protecting your pipes that experts often forget to mention.

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