Yes, a Styrofoam cup can help protect an outdoor spigot from freezing by acting as a simple insulator and blocking wind.

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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 ...

AUSTIN, Texas — When temperatures get near – or below – freezing, your plan should always be to protect people, pets, plants and pipes. Some of those can be easy, but if you're in a pinch, protecting ...

It’s not just plastic and paper bags that will be going away May 4 once New Jersey’s single-use plastic bag ban goes into effect statewide. Styrofoam products — including cups, plates, and to-go ...

According to a sage piece of mom-approved advice, Whataburger cups can be an effective way to protect your outdoor faucets from the elements.

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 ...