Geraldine has over a decade of experience writing within the home improvement sector. Additionally, she has unique first-hand renovation experience as the previous owner of a house-flipping business.

The behind-the-wall framework of a home contains a vital plumbing system that keeps it running efficiently and safely. Within every residential plumbing system you have subsystems that include ...

Along with cold weather, many may be dealing with frozen pipes. The American Red Cross offers several tips on how to thaw and protect the pipes of your home. Water expands as it freezes, which puts ...

Every year, people think a light freeze won’t cause any real damage—until they wake up to no water and a burst pipe flooding ...

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Central New York has had its fair share of water main breaks, but why is it more frequent in the winter and how does the cold weather cause it to happen? Plus, how you can prevent ...

Fall is quickly turning into winter, and temperatures across much of the U.S. reflect it. Along with winter comes cold weather problems like frozen pipes. “Not only can frozen pipes prevent water from ...

Compare plans tailored to your home & budget. With record-breaking cold temperatures popping up around the country each year, frozen pipes can be a problem for homeowners even in warmer climates.

CheapInsurance.com reports frozen pipe claims are often denied due to alleged homeowner negligence. Maintaining adequate heat ...

Exposed pipes don’t have to be the uninvited guests that crash your carefully curated home design party. Whether you’re ...

Stacy is a journalist and content creator with six years of experience writing about home improvement topics. Besides Forbes Home she has contributed her work and expertise to publications such as ...