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Drain the outdoor spigots

Featured · About 15 min · Water and drains: Drains

What to do

Close the indoor shutoff valve for each outdoor spigot if you have one, then open the outdoor spigot to let it drain and leave it open.

Why it matters

Water left in the line can freeze and split the pipe.

What you need

Bucket, flashlight

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