WARNING!

[Curmudgeoness]

3. Well, it sounds like you have everything under control.

And you have a plan for next time. Hopefully, I don't see another next time.....this was supposed to be a rare event.

I hope that your frozen pipe doesn't burst. They usually do not burst on the freeze, it happens when it thaws. So just watch out for that until it opens up. I had a pipe burst once and it caused over $20,000 in damage. And it was a real mess. There isn't much you can do if it does break when it thaws, but just be ready to shut off your water fast if it does. Hopefully, all will be well.

I have never used heat tape, but I assume that it is safe. After the pipe break, I have insulated all my pipes with that foam that fits on the pipes. So far, so good.

I know all about warm clothes and long underwear and good socks. I don't go out often for a long time when it is cold these days, but I used to buy men's wool hunting socks in a size that will fit over other socks. I have a pair of boots that are too big so that I can wear them with extra socks.....although this was mostly used when I used to do volunteer environmental work outdoors in all weather.

Stay warm!!!