It is chilly in Minnesota and by chilly I mean temperatures below zero. Yes, it’s that time of year when most people are thinking up a way to leave the state for vacation or perhaps for a few months of sunshine at a second home. While planning an extended time away can be fabulous, the pesky Minnesota winter requires you to take some necessary precautions for your home. If you’re away when the mercury dips well below zero make sure you protect your pipes:

• A trickle of hot and cold water might be all it takes to keep your pipes from freezing. Have Brass Tacks check on your home weekly and run your faucets.
• Keep your thermostat set at the same temperature during both day and night. Have Brass Tacks check your home regularly to ensure it is warm enough to prevent freezing.