Take care of your pipes Making sure your pipes are insulated and ready for a cold snap is extremely important. Start early so you are prepared for an early arrival of winter and prevent frozen pipes. If you live in the home full time, when the temperatures are going to dip below freezing you can open your taps to allow a small flow of water through the faucet. Moving water does not freeze as fast. You will also want to protect the pipes with sufficient insulation. If your home or cabin is a vacation home, you will want to take some further steps. When your home is going to be…