NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Temperatures will plummet below freezing early next week.

With the first arctic blast in months expected next week across Middle Tennessee and Southern Kentucky, it’s important to remember just how the cold can impact you and your homes.

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Temperatures Monday and Tuesday morning are expected to drop into the 20s with some areas seeing wind chill values in the teens.

Here are many tips and steps you can take ahead of time to prepare your home for an arctic blast:

Wrap any exposed water pipes with foam or another type of insulation both inside and outside of your home.

Leave your faucet running at a steady trickle to keep your pipes from freezing.

Leave the cabinets open under your bathroom

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