MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- As we are dealing with frigid temperatures, experts say now is the time to make sure you protect your pipes. This is especially important since we will be dealing with several days of prolonged cold. Monday, a WREG reporter spoke with a plumber who said making a few easy adjustments now could save you a lot of money and time in the long run. When the mercury drops, calls to plumbing companies rise. "We usually see a pretty big spike when it gets down this low," said Calvin Brock, the owner of Traditional Plumbing. Mid-South set for three consecutive below-freezing days Brock told WREG that it's important to be proactive so you won't have to make a call about a problem. "A lot of times you won't notice anything until it starts to warm back up and that's when the leak will show up because right now everything is frozen," Brock said. He said dripping your faucets is key but said it's important to keep a few things in mind when it comes to a single-handle faucet. "They'll just turn it on where it's dripping but it might only be one side," Brock said. "So if you have a single handle you want to make sure it's in the middle so both sides are dripping hot and cold." And if you have two handles, Brock suggests dripping both sides to make sure they're open. As for how much water should be dripping, Brock said it should be a steady drip instead of leaving it barely dripping. Men of Impact hold summit in honor of Dr. MLK Day Beyond the cost of calling a plumber, there are other costs that could come with a broken pipe. "You're going to damage your home significantly. We've seen $100,000 claims easily," Brock said. "If you see any visible pipes in your attic make sure they have insulation on them. Open your cabinets whenever you're on an exterior wall. If you have a sink that backs up to the exterior wall, make sure that cabinet is open so it can get hot air into that cabinet space." Because as cold air penetrates the exterior walls, that's when the problems come. "(It) goes straight to the pipes that aren't moving or flowing and freezes up and builds an ice accumulation which expands the pipe and then when it thaws out, you have a leak," Brock said. Brock also said you can always check with your plumber for specific tips around your home as well.