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There are some easy steps you can take to prevent your pipes from freezing and having a costly repair bill because of it. One step is by turning on faucets just slightly to allow water to flow through, especially if it is a pipe on an outside wall. Plus, you can open the cupboards under sinks as well to allow heat to flow in. Make sure the basement and crawl space windows are closed and sealed. But most importantly, know where to shut the water off at.