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How to protect plants

When temperatures freeze, there is the potential for exposed plants to become damaged.

The National Weather Service recommends the following:

• Bring sensitive plants indoors.
• Cover outdoor plants with various materials, such as frost cloth, blankets, towels, cardboard boxes, liquid frost protection and Styrofoam cups on cactus.

How do you prevent pipes from bursting?

When temperatures drop to freezing, pipes are likely to burst due to the expansion of water. Bursted pipes are one of the most common causes of property damage during freezing weather, according to Consumer Reports.

According to the American Red Cross and Weather Service, here’s how to prepare:

• If there are water supply lines in the garage, keep your garage doors closed.
• Open kitchen and bathroom cabinet doors to allow warmer air to circulate closer to the ducts.
• Allow cold water to drip from the faucet connected to pipes exposed outdoors or in unheated indoor areas.
• Cover exposed pipes.