Frozen pipes in winter are a threat many homeowners don't think about until it's too late. Various factors go into how long ...

SEATTLE — It's that time of year when the days are shorter, and temperatures begin to drop across the region. With freezing temperatures in the forecast, there are a few things you can do to prepare ...

EDITOR'S NOTE: This story was originally published in December 2022. We're republishing it on Jan. 13, 2024 to get this information to people amid frigid temperatures in Colorado. When it's subzero ...

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From how to turn off the water to when to order oil, these tasks are critical for new homeowners to know, Long Island experts ...

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 ...

SNOW PUSH INTO THE AREA. I’LL TIME OUT WHEN SNOW MOVES IN. THAT’S COMING UP ALL RIGHT. THANK YOU. NEVILLE, YOU COULD HAVE A PROBLEM LURKING IN YOUR HOUSE RIGHT NOW. DAMAGE FROM FROZEN PIPES CAN HIT ...

Single-digit temperatures and colder wind chills are bursting pipes and water mains.With cold temperatures sticking around, water works crews and plumbers have their work cut out for them. WLWT crews ...

Not every home improvement project has to be a home run. Some tasks that improve quality of life in the home are small in scale, scope and cost. Take, for instance, the grating sound of pipes banging ...

FOLSOM — Some Folsom residents are alarmed after receiving a letter from the city warning them that the type of water pipe in their home may contain lead. The City of Folsom said the letter was not to ...

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 ...

Compare plans tailored to your home & budget. Water main problems typically need fixing ASAP. Even a small leak can lead to an astronomical water bill. Getting a water main fixed can also cost a lot.