You need an outdoor faucet cover if you want to protect it from winter cold.

As the weather turns colder, you may find yourself looking forward to all those appealing winter-related things: snow, cozy fires, holiday lights and warm cocoa.It's also a good time to make sure you have a cover for your outdoor water faucet.It's not a good idea to have a frozen faucet and pipes during winter.If your pipes are exposed to the cold, freezing water can cause expensive damage.

It is possible for outdoor water faucets to burst under the pressure of expanding ice.The body of the exterior faucet will burst if you're lucky.When luck isn't going your way, a hole can be left in the walls of your home, leaving a giant hole in your pocket.It's possible to prevent this catastrophe by taking preventative steps and installing insulated covers on your faucets.

Common-sense precautions can prevent ice from forming in your outdoor water pipes.

If the temperature is forecast to reach the subzero range and you don't have a separate outdoor valve for cutting off the main water supply, cover your outdoor pipes with insulation.

Creating your own faucet covers takes very little time and effort if you prefer the do-it-yourself route.

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