How to Prevent Pipes From Freezing This Winter, According to AccuWeather

The festive and cozy holidays come during the winter season, and they are expensive enough without having to worry about costly home repairs due to leaky or busted pipes. If you live where temperatures dip to freezing or below freezing, you won't want to miss this clip that AccuWeather shared with tips on how to prevent your pipes from freezing this season.

These three tips are super simple and don't require you to spend a penny. With a few little twists to your everyday routine, you can keep your home safe this winter and your pipes circulating...which means they (probably) won't freeze. Watch on to see what you should be doing in your home when the cold, snow, and ice start to stick around.

Growing up in Southern California for the first 40-something years of my life meant I never had to worry about freezing weather that would bust pipes in our homes. That changed almost overnight when we moved to Indiana where we lived for three years; it was a constant concern during those cold winter months! We let our faucets drip all winter long, but opening the cabinet doors was news to me...though it makes sense. Commenter @Annie also appreciated AccuWeather's tips, "Great tips! Staying ahead of winter repairs is a lifesaver!" And a money saver, too!

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Keeping Your Home Safe During the Winter Season

If you live where it gets cold, cold, COLD during the winter season, you know how important it is to keep up with maintenance throughout those months. Depending on where you live, you might only deal with the cold, but many also get to deal with ice, sleet, snow, and below freezing temps. It's not fun. 

If you live in or are visiting an area that experiences a 'real' winter, it's important to know what to check on to ensure the home is safe and sound during harsh winter conditions. Some of the things you'll want to put on your To Do list include having your roof checked yearly for any storm damage, ice dams, and to make sure your roof can sustain the weight of heavy snow. Don't forget to inspect the roof, gutters, and downspouts for damage after major storms.

Don't let large snowdrifts pile up against your home. This can cause mold on siding or block important vents. In some cases, it can even cause structural damage to your home or put a heavy strain on older structures.

Keep your family and passerbys safe by clearing snow from your driveways and walkways when possible. Use sand, gravel, or salt on these pathways for traction to prevents slips and other accidents.

If you have a basement or window and doors on lower-level floors that snow reaches or exceeds, don't forget to inspect them for leaks during thaws. Prevention is key, so make sure there are all windows and doors are insulated and well-sealed from the cold weather outside to keep your heating bill down as well.

I'm glad that I no longer live somewhere that has rough winters! I do not miss the ice or snowy weather. We do get some freezing temps here in Atlanta, but nothing like I experienced living in the Midwest!