How to Prevent Broken Hose Bibs and Frozen Pipes The cold winters can play havoc with the water systems and pipework in your home. If you are interested in picking up some tips and advice on how to prevent broken hose bibs and frozen pipes, you’ve come to the right place. Prevention is far better than repair and if you follow the recommendations highlighted below, you may be able to save a lot of time, effort, and crucially, money. First things first, though, just in case you