Nighttime temperatures will start regularly dropping below 32 degrees so now is the time to prepare your outside water faucets so they don't freeze and cause a basement flood. There are two types of outside faucets, old-style drain-back models and frost-proof models. Both types need to be drained before cold weather sets in.Drain-back faucets are found on most homes built before the early 1990's. The valve seat that controls the water flow is right under the handle and water fills the pipe right to the valve. When temperatures drop the water can freeze, split the pipe and then when temps …