One of the preventative measures that many homeowners fail to take that can cost them big bucks is winterizing their exposed pipes. When the temperature plunges below the freezing point of water, pipes in unheated portions of the house or outside the house can freeze and crack because the water inside them expands. Burst pipes cause expensive leaks that can cost a great deal of money for a plumber to fix, according to the American Red Cross. Even slow leaks inside the walls can result in mold damage. The problem needs to be addressed even if you live in the
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