Be Prepared

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In regards to frozen piping.

If your house is plumbed in copper tube, PEX, or CTS-CPVC a handy item to have around are Sharkbite fittings. They will generally work (in a pinch) on Grey PB - Polybutylene as well but it is not warrantied or advised for PB.

http://www.cashacme.com/prod_sharkbi...t_products.php

And one of these that will get you in nearly any confined area:

http://www.drainbrain.com/specialties/autocut.html