This tip is mostly for new homeowners or for people who are new to Minnesota.
It is time to turn off the water to the outdoor faucets and disconnect any hoses and put them away. It will be in the 40’s today and tomorrow so you still have time before winter comes next week.
Here is what you need to do:
1. Turn off the water from the inside of the house.
2. open the spigot on the outside.
What happens if you don’t turn the water off? Pipes can freeze and faucets can be destroyed by ice. . . and it isn’t pretty. Frozen pipes can burst and ice can damage faucets resulting in the need for expensive repairs.
This is a good reminder for people that have lived here for years too. I used my hose yesterday and meant to turn it off and forgot. Thanks for the reminder.