Is your home ready for winter temps? Check out this list of tips for protecting home home's pipes:

- Keep an eye on the weather to know when to take precautions

- Allow the faucet to drip cold water slowly when temperatures get below freezing if your residence is not well insulated or has a history of frozen pipes to keep water moving through your meter and pipes

- Keep your thermostat set to at least 55F, whether you're home or away

- Keep doors, windows and garage doors closed and insulated

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