As you can see from the lighting in this video, we’ve been winterizing from morning to night all weekend long. It’s just that time of year! Here are 3 smart tips we’ve found that make life easier and cut down on those winter water messes:
1️⃣ Drain and Coil Your Hoses
Always drain hoses after use and store them in a warm area to prevent freezing and cracking. If you need them outside, invest in insulated covers.
2️⃣ Use Heated Troughs or Buckets
Keep your animals’ water ice-free with heated troughs or bucket heaters. It’s worth every penny in the freezing cold!
3️⃣ Install Frost-Free Hydrants
These hydrants are a winter lifesaver! They drain water below the frost line after each use, so you never have to worry about frozen pipes or faucets.
🌟 Bonus Tip: Install faucet socks on outdoor faucets to protect them from freezing. Available at most hardware stores, the Thinsulate material works wonders for preventing burst pipes.
Beating Old Man Winter and keeping your animals watered? Now that’s BombDiggity!
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