When freezing temperatures hit homes, one threat rises above nearly all others: the dreaded frozen pipes, which lead to cracked and burst pipes, followed by flooding leaks. This not only causes ...
Here's what you can do if your pipes are frozen, and how to prevent it from happening again if your temperatures will drop below freezing again Wednesday night. The American Red Cross offered ...
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 ...
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — When water freezes, it expands, which can put a lot of pressure on your pipes and even cause them to burst. When the temperatures start to drop, bring your outdoor ...
As Michiganders continue to face harsh winter temperatures, homeowners are advised to take proactive steps to prevent freezing pipes, a common and costly issue in the region. Having experienced ...
Nothing beats waking up to sub-zero temperatures only to realize your pipes are frozen. Temperatures across Iowa have been stuck below zero and wind chills since Sunday have hit 20 to more than 30 ...
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - With these expected cold temperatures coming to our area, it could lead to pipes freezing, but there are some steps you can take to prevent a wet mess and money pit in your home.
Leaving a faucet open during freezing weather can help prevent your pipes from freezing and bursting, which can lead to expensive home damage. But do you know how many faucets to keep running at ...
Understanding why pipes burst starts with looking at water at a molecular level. When water freezes molecules spread apart, causing the water to expand by up to 9%. This expansion can crack pipes ...
For weeks now, we've talked at length about cold weather safety and you've probably heard us mention the 4 P's (people, pets, plants, and pipes). Those are four of the main things to remember to ...
HOUSTON — It’s one of the P’s that you’re told to protect whenever the Houston area gets a hard freeze – pipes. (If you don't know the other P's, they're pets, plants and people!) ...