Cold Fronts in Texas’ Future: Here’s How You Can Prepare

Portions of Texas will see colder temperatures soon as we head into the fall season. So, buckle up, buckos, because we don't want to make the same mistakes we have made in the past when it comes to severe cold weather.

We are approaching the "fake fall" portion of the year, where temperatures dip and the pumpkin spice flows like water. It's important that we keep an eye on our local weather stations to see when, in fact, the colder temps are here to stay or if they're just flirting a little bit.

Whether or not these cold temperatures reach you now rather than later in Texas, it's important to take the necessary precautions so you don't pay an arm and leg for pipe repair or wind up like a popsicle yourself.

Better Safe than Frozen

Electricityplans.com provides tips to prepare your home for freezes in Texas:

• Disconnect and drain all of your hoses. You don't want them to freeze with water inside.
• Cover your outdoor faucets with those flimsy, Styrofoam caps that are definitely easy to apply...
• Insulate your indoor pipes and faucets, especially in your garage and attic.
• Understand and adhere to your sprinkler system winterization protocol, whether that means disconnecting the water or adjusting the timer settings.
• Move potted plants indoors to avoid killing them, and add 2 to 3 inches of mulch to your garden bed to protect your plant roots.
• To avoid issues with your thermostat, set it to around 60 degrees, minimum, when outdoor temps are below freezing.
• Drip your indoor faucets at night so the pipes don't freeze and crack.
• Plug any gaps under your doors or anywhere else that you know air is leaking indoors.