There are many ways to insulate your home beyond a space heater or boiler. Experts recommend using draft guards, window ...

A burst pipe can cost thousands, but a simple and inexpensive fix can protect your pipes in freezing temperaturesBurst pipes are a particular concern in attics, basements, crawl spaces, and ...

Water expands when it freezes, so when water in your home pipes start to expand, it has nowhere else to go and can cause your pipes to burst. When the temperature begins to drop, follow these tips ...

Protecting vulnerable plumbing pipes from frigid winter weather can dramatically reduce the chance that a water pipe will rupture and flood your home. If left unprotected, the water inside the pipe ...

Freezing pipes are a concern for homeowners who live in cold climates. When temperatures dip below freezing, the risk that pipes will freeze rises. Should a pipe burst, the damage that results can be ...

Mr. Rooter® Plumbing shares expert tips to help homeowners avoid frozen pipes and plumbing emergencies WACO, Texas, Oct. 07, ...

The key to thawing frozen pipes is consistent gentle heat. Use a space heater or hairdryer but never an open flame. When in doubt, call a plumber.

According to This Old House, about 25% of home insurance claims filed from 2018 to 2022 were due to water damage or freezing, second only to wind or hail damage. The average claim for water damage or ...

Weather is cooling down fast in Rhode Island. Here's the Department of Energy's official answer to the debate on thermostat ...

Water expands as it freezes, putting pressure on whatever contains it. Pipes that are more likely to freeze are those exposed to cold in uninsulated areas, including crawl spaces and attics, as well ...

The NWS has issued a frost advisory for most of Northern Ohio. Here's how to protect your plants and home, and what a frost ...