An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.

After all, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, he adds.

These are inexpensive and readily available at most hardware stores or home centers.

Frost on outdoor water faucet

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Turn the water supply to the faucet off and allow any remaining water to drain.

Fit the faucet cover tightly over the faucet leaving no gaps between the house and the cover.

Lastly, secure the bags with the tape by wrapping them several times around.

Hand installs faucet cover to protect the plumbing from freezing in the winter

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