Tips to protect home, family during freezing temperatures

  • The LSU AgCenter LaHouse Research and Education Center recommends using fiberglass or foam sleeves to wrap outdoor faucets and secure them with tape or foil to keep them insulated. Photo by V. Todd Miller LSU AgCenter
    The LSU AgCenter LaHouse Research and Education Center recommends using fiberglass or foam sleeves to wrap outdoor faucets and secure them with tape or foil to keep them insulated. Photo by V. Todd Miller LSU AgCenter

    With freezing temperatures arriving, the LSU AgCenter LaHouse Research and Education Center shares practical advice to help Louisiana residents protect their property and ensure safety during extreme cold.

    Top tips for homeowners:

     * Prevent Frozen Pipes:

    Running just one faucet with a small trickle of water when temperatures drop below freezing can prevent water from freezing in your pipes. The…