Wrapping your faucets

Several protective measures should be taken outdoors prior to a freeze. Remove your hoses from outdoor faucets. Wrap the faucets in styrofoam hose covers, which can be purchased at any hardware store. If you do not have access to hose covers, a DIY covering will work just as well.

To DIY in the absence of foam covers,

First, wrap the faucet in an old towel/ rag/ or whatever cloth you may have available.

Next, place a plastic bag, such as a Ziplock, over the entire wrapped faucet.

Then, secure by wrapping with duct tape or by any other means you may have.