As I am asking myself where in the world did 2017 go, I am also wondering what does Minnesota have in store for us this winter? I do not care so much for the crazy cold snaps, but I sure would love a ton of snow! When I was a child growing up in Minneapolis, I remember MANY winters with piles and piles of snow. We would have so much fun building forts and snowmen, I really want my kids to have the same wonderful memories! Although I say let it snow, winter weather can be very tough on your home and one potential hazard of cold weather can be frozen water pipes. As water freezes, it expands and as it expands it can produce thousands of pounds of pressure per square inch. This pressure is what causes a water pipe to rupture. This article will focus on the outside faucet also known as a Sill-Cock or Hose Bibb and what you can do to prevent your outside faucet from freezing, starting with the most effective solution to the least effective solution. Whether it’s a broken pipe...