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Tallahassee, Florida – Another surge of Arctic air is lining up to push into the Florida Panhandle, and homeowners across the region are being reminded that overlooked winter prep issues can quickly lead to costly damage when temperatures drop near or below freezing.
While cold snaps are less common this far south, homes in the Panhandle are often more vulnerable when they do arrive. Frozen pipes remain the most common winter problem, especially in homes with exposed plumbing in crawl spaces, garages, and exterior walls. Even a few hours of hard freeze conditions can cause pipes to crack or burst…