When the power cuts out on a subfreezing night, you do not have to choose between a sky‑high water bill and a flooded crawl ...

When temperatures dip below freezing during winter, failure to prepare for frigid weather can cause significant damage to homes and not only cause headaches for homeowners but also cost them thousands ...

TO PLAN AHEAD. A LOT OF TIMES, PIPES CAN FREEZE AND YOU DON’T REALLY SEE THE EFFECTS OF THAT UNTIL A FEW DAYS LATER WHEN EVERYTHING THAWS OUT. SO YOU MAY NOT EVEN KNOW RIGHT AWAY THAT THERE’S A ...

TAKE RIGHT NOW. ARIELLE. WELL, GINA, THE BIG MESSAGE IS TO DO WHAT YOU CAN HIT THAT LOCAL HARDWARE STORE IF YOU NEED TO. THE POINT IS, YOU DO NOT WANT TO BE CAUGHT OFF GUARD WITH AN UNPREPARED HOUSE ...

Freezing temps are on the way this week for parts of Florida. Should you be letting your faucets drip so your pipes won't ...

When temperatures drop below freezing, homeowners need to take action in order to prevent pipes from freezing, which could lead to costly repairs if the pipes end up bursting. Common causes of frozen ...

Select a method for thawing such as applying towels soaked in hot water or using a heating pad or blow dryer. Work from the ...

INDIANA, USA — The coldest air of the 2024-2025 winter season is quickly rushing south into the U.S., bringing many states north of the Ohio River down below zero with wind chills below zero as far ...

Drip your faucet. Just a small drip or stream can be enough to help prevent damage. Open the cabinet doors beneath your sink so room temperature air can warm the pipes. Make sure your heat is on, even ...

Extreme cold warnings and cold advisories were in effect across the Chicago area Tuesday, already leading to hundreds of schools, offices, daycares and more closing due to dangerous wind chills as low ...

YORK. WITH THE SNOW AND FREEZING TEMPS HEADING OUR WAY, MANY AREA HARDWARE STORES SAY NOW IS THE TIME TO MAKE SURE YOUR HOME IS READY. AS KMBC NINE S ALAN SHOPE TELLS US, THERE’S A LOT OF EASY THINGS ...

Freezing temps are expected this week across parts of Florida. Should you drip faucets to help prevent pipes from freezing?