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Hartford, Connecticut – Another wave of Arctic air is preparing to sweep across Connecticut and Rhode Island, and homeowners throughout the region are being reminded that small, overlooked winter prep issues can quickly spiral into costly damage once temperatures plunge.
As cold air settles in across southern New England, frozen pipes remain the most common winter problem. Pipes located in 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…