Almost any homeowner will tell you they have a long list of steps they take to prepare their house and property for cold weather. But it also plagues homeowners who've long lived in regions where temperatures below freezing and power outages are common in the winter months. We would, however, wager that debates have raged within those homes over whether to use warm or cold water. While warm makes some sense, dripping cold water is the most common recommendation, as it's generally believed that the cold water pipe is more susceptible to the elements. However, if both the hot and cold water pipes are exposed throughout your basement, crawlspace, or attic, it's often recommended that you drip both lines to reduce the risk of freezing.