Cold air loves to sneak in through tiny gaps like a nosy neighbor who never knocks. Check around your home for drafts near pipes—look for holes where wires, cables, or pipes enter the house. A tube of caulk or a can of spray foam is your best friend here.
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I once found a draft so strong near my kitchen sink that it felt like a mini fridge was powered on behind the cabinet. I filled the gap with expanding foam, and suddenly my pipes stopped complaining. Think of it as giving your home a warm scarf for its neck.
Even a small crack can let in enough cold air to freeze a pipe on a particularly windy night. And trust me, wind chill matters even indoors if the gap is big enough.
