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St. Louis, Missouri – Another surge of Arctic air is lining up to push across Missouri, and homeowners across the state are being reminded that overlooked winter prep issues can quickly turn into costly damage once temperatures plunge.
As colder air spreads statewide, frozen pipes remain the most common winter emergency. Pipes running through basements, crawl spaces, garages, and exterior walls are especially vulnerable, and rapid temperature drops can cause freezing and bursts that flood homes with little warning…