How to keep your pipes from freezing

From skiing to ice skating and building snowmen to drinking hot cocoa, cold weather is great for a slew of things.

But when temperatures dip below freezing during winter, failure to prepare for frigid weather can cause major damage to homes and not only cause headaches for homeowners but cost them thousands of dollars in repairs.

Here’s how to to prepare for your home during cold weather and how to keep your pipes from bursting.

Check your local weather forecast daily

Freeze warnings are issued by the National Weather Service.

To find out when temperatures are likely to dip below freezing, visit the weather service’s website at weather.gov.

USA TODAY also tracks weather watches and warnings nationwide, which you can check anytime here.