While some causes of copper pipe damage are out of your control, there are steps you can take to minimize the risk of future pinhole leaks: The likelihood of pinhole leaks depends on several ...

Though not quite as cold as January's cold snap, you will definitely want to take precautions to protect water pipes exposed to exterior walls. Those precautions include keeping your thermostat at ...

Frozen pipes are one of them. Homeowners are responsible for protecting theirs, along with the meters. New York City officials explain how to prevent your pipes from bursting. Open a faucet near ...

When you're dealing with actual clogged pipes, a diagnostic assessment easily reveals the culprit. While some obstruction is inevitable due to temperature changes and corrosion due to age/time ...

High temperatures in the Harrisburg area this week will be in the low 20s, with nightly lows in the single digits.

HOUSTON — Pipes break during wintry weather because the water freezes and expands inside them, similar to what happens when you put a bottle of water or a can of soda in the freezer. Frozen ...

Pipes in unheated or poorly insulated areas, such as basements, attics, or exterior walls are particularly vulnerable when temperatures drop below freezing. Older materials like copper pipes are ...

And that extreme cold also brings the danger of a huge mess and costly repairs if your water pipes freeze. Consumer Reports, citing the Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety ...

Weather alerts via text: Sign up to get updates about current storms and weather events by location But the freezing temperatures weren't so fun for those who woke Wednesday morning to find their ...