Consider ways to avoid water damage, loss this winter

Insulated faucet covers can be installed easily over outdoor fixtures to prevent the faucets from freezing. COURTESY PHOTO | TEXAS WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD
Insulated faucet covers can be installed easily over outdoor fixtures to prevent the faucets from freezing. COURTESY PHOTO | TEXAS WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD

Texans don’t always deal with the prolonged stretches of freezing temperatures that our neighbors to the north experience, but temperatures dipping below the freezing mark are common during the winter. In fact, many areas in Texas have already experienced freezing temperatures this year.

When the mercury drops, it’s important to be proactive and take precautions to avoid water damage in and around …