How to protect your pipes from freezing [Video]

Maine will experience wind chill well below zero over the next several days as an Arctic blast hits the state.The Maine Emergency Management Agency is sharing tips to help prevent home water pipes from freezing during the extreme cold.People should leave their thermostat set to the same temperature during the day and night. Those who are planning to be away from home should leave their heat on and set it to a temperature no lower than 55 degrees Fahrenheit.To allow warmer air to circulate around the plumbing, kitchen and bathroom cabinet doors should be opened, especially if a sink is on an exterior wall. Garage doors, meanwhile, should remain closed if there are water supply lines in the garage.Homeowners looking for long-term solutions should add insulation to their attic, basement and crawl spaces to maintain higher temperatures in those areas. Cracks and openings around windows and doors should be sealed …