In the winter in areas that experience freezing weather, it's best to take some proactive measures to prevent frozen pipes. The Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors Association says that homeowners are five times more likely to file an insurance claim for water damage than they are for fire damage during the life of their homeowners' insurance policy. Go to their website for some good tips on how to prevent your pipes from freezing, and what to do if they freeze.
