OAK HILL, WV (WOAY)- With these temperatures below freezing, being able to winter-proof your home is a necessity to avoid costly repairs. Frozen pipes alone can cost you $421 to repair on top of other damages. There are a few ways you can prepare your home to avoid this.
You can cover your exposed pipes, most notably in places like an external wall or unheated spots like your basement or attic. You can run to a local hardware store and purchase insulation such as foam or fiberglass.
Continuing off of that you can also insulate those unheated areas. Well-insulated homes can save you some extra money on your heating bills as well as avoiding winter damage.
Next, you can keep the tap running on cold days, this is the most simple way to prevent your pipes from freezing, believe it or not. For the best results, choose a faucet the farthest away from your water source and put it on a light drip.
During cold spells like these, keeping your thermostat at a constant temperature is another way to prevent a freeze in your pipes. Lastly, seal any areas of your home where the air from the outside can get in such as windows and of course seal any leaks you come across.