So, how can you prevent pipes from freezing? Keep garage doors closed if there are water supply lines in the garage. Open kitchen and bathroom cabinet doors to allow warmer air to circulate around ...

The American Red Cross provides several tips for preventing frozen pipes, along with how to thaw them if they do freeze.

Folks should also crack both a hot and cold ... plumber. Thawing frozen pipes is a balance of acting quickly and carefully because pipes warmed too fast can break, Denver Water officials said.

There are multiple precautions you can take during this week's cold snap to protect water pipes exposed to exterior walls.