It’s February, the heart of winter – and the perfect time for pipes to go into a deep freeze.

If you haven’t prepped your pipes already, there are still ways to prevent major issues caused by frozen pipes. HouseLogic offers a few easy techniques you can employ right now to prevent pipes from bursting. They include turning on faucets and opening cabinet doors.  If your pipes are already frozen, you could try wrapping them in warm towels or using a hairdryer to help thawing. Bob Vila offers tips on determining which pipes are frozen and how to accelerate the de-frosting.  Of course, the best fix is prevention. Bob Vila offers these tips for how to prevent your pipes from freezing in the first place.

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