Yes, a Styrofoam cup can help protect an outdoor spigot from freezing by acting as a simple insulator and blocking wind.
Here's what experts say about the viral claim as many parts of the U.S. brace for unusually cold temperatures this week.
TEXAS, USA — With temperatures dropping below freezing and extreme wind chills in the forecast, you'll want to protect any exposed pipes at your house. One viral hack claims you can actually use a ...
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DIY: Whataburger styrofoam cup for water pipes

Any Styrofoam cup can protect your pipes during a freeze. Here’s how.
According to a sage piece of mom-approved advice, Whataburger cups can be an effective way to protect your outdoor faucets ...
AUSTIN, Texas — An Arctic cold front has passed, leaving Texans dealing with freezing temperatures and the possibility of wintry precipitation for Central Texas this week. When temperatures get near – ...