Prepare now for freezing weather to protect later: wrap your pipes, insulate exposed plumbing and winterize outdoor ...

With winter temperatures upon us, homeowners are urged to take preventative measures to protect their plumbing systems from freezing, which can lead to costly a ...

A burst pipe can flood a house fast. Make sure you: drain outdoor faucets, keep a slow drip in vulnerable fixtures, and make ...

The key to avoiding frozen outdoor pipes is turning off the indoor water valve and draining the line before cold hits. Cover ...

Instead of waiting for the cold weather to arrive, plan ahead to winterize your outdoor plumbing, including both outdoor water faucets and pipes, in order to prevent frozen pipes and water damage.

Protecting your outdoor pipes now can help you avoid costly water damage and big winter emergencies later. Freezing water can crack pipes and flood your home, so experts say insulation is one of the ...

Learn when (and how) to drip faucets correctly to prevent frozen pipes, which faucets to focus on, and what to do if pipes freeze.

While there are many methods to prevent water pipes from freezing initially, there are a few key steps to take once they have already frozen. The biggest concern when dealing with frozen pipes is the ...

Once again we are approaching winter. In many parts of the country, flooding rains have occurred and in some areas snow already has fallen. This is the time of the year when we begin to think about ...

City officials say taking basic winterization steps during cooler months can help reduce plumbing damage if temperatures drop ...

Remove, drain, and store hoses used outdoors. Close inside valves supplying outdoor hose bibs. Open the outside hose bibs to ...