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Hidden Danger Ahead: Do You KNOW Your Outside Faucet Didn’t Freeze Last Winter?

May 12, 2022 by Dorothy Skinner Leave a Comment

Spring is here and any minute people are going to start watering lawns and topping off swimming pools on an almost constant basis.

Here in our lovely state of Texas, temps rise rapidly and stay that way for protracted lengths of time. As such, we are fighting a never-ending battle against the elements to keep things from drying out.

Many people are about to open up their hose-bibs (outside faucets) for the first time of the year.

Trick or Treat?

October 25, 2017 by Dorothy Skinner Leave a Comment

Don’t be ‘tricked’ by the nice warm day we are having – and expecting tomorrow. Many outlying areas were down to 30 degrees last night already which was the coldest night of the season so far. It very likely won’t get down to freezing around here long enough to cause damage for the near future but here is some advice for things you should do now to prepare. Why wait until you have to do it in the cold?
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Better Get Ready, Freddy

November 7, 2011 by Dorothy Skinner Leave a Comment

Ripe pumpkins in a field. You’d better go around the house and check for leaks while the days are still nice! Outside faucets should definitely be addressed before the weather turns on us. If you have any drips, you want to get them repaired before it gets cold.

Outside faucets can freeze up with the cold weather, causing the pipe inside the wall to crack and cause severe damage to the interior of your home. You can go to any home improvement store to purchase hose-bib covers. These are inexpensive and highly recommended as extra insurance against freezing.

frozen water pipes

Many people are about to open up their hose-bibs (outside faucets) for the first time of the year.

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