Protip: open up your faucets every few hours

Flush your toilet every couple of hours too. The only pipe I've ever had freeze was the supply line to the toilet.

What kind of dumbass thinks "dripping" equals "not freezing" if it's 17 degrees?

Are these just the exterior pipes you’re all talking about in here? Only thing outside is our supply. All our other pipes are either in the attic (pex) or walls (some exterior).

If you're really worried about it, turn off the supply line to the house and open up the faucets.

If you're not that worried, turn up the heat, open the cabinets to let warm air in, and let the faucets drip. Also make sure any outside exposed pipes have some kind of cover.

No clue how cold it's getting down there, but up here you better have it running at half-stream at least.

Agreed. I also take the temp of the cold water tap with an instant read thermometer.

Set the dishwasher and washing machine on delay to turn on in the middle of the night.

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Flush your toilet every couple of hours too.

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I got that covered. I tend to piss all night.

Also, don’t forget to smear feces over all household caulking. Works like a charm!

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Set the dishwasher and washing machine on delay to turn on in the middle of the night.

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This is what we do.