Seal gaps around pipes, wiring and vents to stop cold air leaks. Open cabinet doors to allow heat to reach uninsulated pipes under kitchen and bathroom sinks. Allow water to drip from faucets that ...

A leaking water heater drain valve promotes mold and can even potential cause a flood. The most effective fix is usually to ...

In fact, burst pipes are one of the most common causes of property damage during frigid weather. The resulting mess can lead to thousands in water damage—easily $5,000 or more, according to the ...

Many homeowners try to address plumbing issues on their own, but that isn’t always a good idea. “While it’s great that ...

Water leaks are always troublesome, but burst pipes create instant and sometimes long-lasting damage to a home. As freezing temperatures and snow hit parts of Oregon on Thursday, it’s time to ...

Frozen water pipes can lead to costly plumbing repairs for Central Indiana homeowners and businesses. Nobody wants to deal with a burst pipe in subzero weather. The best way to handle frozen pipes ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

CEDAR FALLS, Iowa — The extremely cold weather on Monday and Tuesday has been causing some issues for water pipes in Cedar Rapids. The Lindale Mall had to close for a few hours Tuesday after a ...

If none of your pipes have frozen — and you want to prevent that from happening — here's what the American Red Cross suggests: Keep garage doors closed if there are water supply lines in the ...