Cold weather expected tonight, protect the P’s

With freezing temperatures expected overnight this week it's time to make preparations.

You know the rule---protect the p's....that's pipes, plants and pets.  The threat of a hard freeze a couple nights this week means it's time to protect the plants, pets, and pipes.

Bonnie Shipley with Home Depot says, "If you don't protect your pipes and insulate your faucet covers, it could be very expensive as the repairs are going to be very extensive...they might not be just one place, they may be all through your house."

Associates with Home Depot say that weatherizing your home with pipe covers or faucet covers is a cheap way of protecting your home from potentially costly repairs.

Not only is it important to protect your pipes, but also your plants by covering them with blankets, tarps, or even newspaper, keeping the heat in is more important than keeping the cold out.

And don't forget about the pets....veterinarians say it's best to keep your pets inside; but if they must stay out then use towels, blankets, or even a heating lamp to keep them warm. Also, provide shelter for them near a building to block the wind.

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