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Hugh Metcalf

How to Thaw a Frozen Pipe — Learn Everything You Need to Know in 5 Minutes With This Guide

A house covered in snow.

Just when the season was feeling uncharacteristically warm, wintery weather hits back when you don't expect it, just like the winter storm that's descended on New York this week. That plunge back into icy temperatures icy temperatures can be a shock to your system, but even more of a shock to your house.

With the thermometer in this part of the world hitting sub-zero lows over the next week, your home may be at risk of succumbing to the temperatures and you find that the pipes exterior pipes in your backyard have frozen. There'll be signs that this may have happened that will mean you'll want to get it sorted as soon as possible, and fortunately - with a little care - it's an easy enough job.

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