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Marthe48

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4. All good ideas!

Reply to soothsayer (Reply #1)

Wed Feb 17, 2021, 12:20 PM

Feb 2021

We used to live in the country, in S.E. Ohio. We had to be prepared for some nasty weather and outages. I think I have had to do most of the tips at one time or another.

If the water pipes do freeze, let them thaw slowly, and they might not burst. Good idea to shut the water off at the main entry into the house, and watch the joints when you turn the water back on, as well as you can. You might also get cracks in the lengths of pipe, just watch for water where it shouldn't be.

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Tips about water pipes, staying warm, and a DIY candle heater [View all] Marthe48 Feb 2021 OP

Saw these too soothsayer Feb 2021 #1

All good ideas! Marthe48 Feb 2021 #4

One of the best items I ever bought was a butane burner that runs on canisters of butane hlthe2b Feb 2021 #2

I've thought about getting one of those Marthe48 Feb 2021 #5

K&R! SheltieLover Feb 2021 #3