When water freezes inside of pipes, it can expand and cause them to crack or burst. Luckily, it takes only a few steps to avoid this damage. To insulate your outdoor faucets, simply drain them to ...

Central New York has had it's fair share of water main breaks, but why is it more frequent in the winter and how does the ...

With cold weather on deck, here's how to protect your pipes from freezing, winterize your home, winter fire safety tips and more.

Other precautions to prevent freezing pipes include wrapping pipes and meters with insulation or heat tape, keeping cabinets ...

Pipes that are more likely to freeze are those exposed to cold in uninsulated areas, like crawl spaces or attics, as well as outdoor hoses, swimming pool supply lines and water sprinkler lines ... The ...

How can I avoid water bursts? United Utilities advises that the best deterrent is insulating ... attention to the pipes in cold areas, such as a garage, cellar or those outside your property ...

adding the wells have all been insulated, winterized and prepared for what's ahead. Frozen pipes could lead to broken pipes. If the water pressure falls below 20 Psi, MLGW will have to issue a ...

It is bitterly cold outside. Sub-zero temperatures are exposing tri-state residents to frigid weather and the associated risks. Frozen pipes are one of them. Homeowners are responsible for protecting ...

You also want to insulate it so that that cable is not exposed to the outside elements.” Pipes crack and burst when water, which expands when frozen, is left stagnant in them. Weiland said ...