How can you protect home water pipes from freezing?

Insulate pipes and keep them warm.

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  1. Turn off the water heater
  2. Insulate pipes and keep them warm ✔
  3. Open all windows in winter

Why: Insulating and warming pipes helps prevent freezing and bursting in cold weather.

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Answer: Insulate pipes and keep them warm. Insulating and warming pipes helps prevent freezing and bursting in cold weather.

  1. Scouting America: Plumbing www.scouting.org/merit-badges/plumbing
    Tell how you would make it safe from freezing
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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