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on 11/22/2005 1. Place insulation for pipes around the affected pipe. You can buy them at hardware and Home Depot stores. Secure it with tape for pipes. This should be done as a preventative measure for pipes that are located in the basements, or at the entry to the house.2. If the pipe is located in a small room (like a bathroom) set up a heater near the pipe and close the door for a couple of hours. Be careful not to place the heater near drapes or flammable structures.
on 11/22/2005 Small table lamps or decorating lamps can be placed near the frozen pipes to help speed up the thawing process.
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