Learn more. When temperatures plummet, the risk of your pipes freezing and bursting skyrockets—a reality that may end up costing you a lot of time and money. In fact, burst pipes are one of the ...

While there are many methods to prevent water pipes from freezing initially, there are a few key steps to take once they have already frozen. The biggest concern when dealing with frozen pipes is ...

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 ...

Pipes exposed to "severe cold" including outdoor hose bibs, swimming pool supply lines, and water sprinkler lines. (If you have swimming pool or sprinkler supply lines, they needed drained too.) ...

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - With these expected cold temperatures coming to our area, it could lead to pipes freezing, but there are some steps you can take to prevent a wet mess and money pit in your home.

Place an insulating dome or other coverings on outdoor faucets and spigots to reduce the likelihood of water pipes freezing, expanding, and causing a costly leak. Allow a slow drip from your ...

More advice from Woodard on other pipes around your house. Cover all the pool PVC pipes that are exposed. You can use blankets, sweaters or anything thick. You don’t want to use anything thin.

Forecasters anticipate intense cold weather next week in Houston, with temperatures as cold as 20 degrees expected Monday through Wednesday. And broken pipes and damaged homes are the last thing ...

Pipes that are exposed to severe cold, like outdoor hose bibs, swimming pool supply lines, and water sprinkler lines. Water supply pipes in unheated interior areas like basements and crawl spaces ...

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 ...

Coloradans bundling up ahead of this weekend’s arctic blast should also plan on keeping their homes cozy, particularly for water pipes that can freeze and burst during subzero cold snaps.

The prolonged freezing temperatures can pose a danger to water lines in a home. Frozen pipes can be more than just an inconvenience to a resident. If a pipe breaks due to a freeze, it can cause ...