When to Drip Faucets — Because Burst Pipes Are Not a Design Statement

Kitchen with pale blue fitted cabinets, white worktop and walls and tiled floor and a faucet .

Now, it may not be all glitz and glamor, but it's a question that is vital to your home's aesthetic: when should you start dripping a faucet to prevent frozen and burst pipes that can wreak havoc on your decor?

Whether you're dripping your kitchen faucet or one in your backyard, this form of winterizing your home needs to be done correctly and at the right time.