Key Points Protecting your plumbing from freezing temperatures is simple and can prevent thousands of dollars of damage.

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Millions of Americans are facing frigid temperatures and winter storms – and with the cold weather may come hazards like frozen pipes. If you are in area affected by a freeze, and you find the pipes ...

Consumer Reports delivers money-saving advice to avoid frozen pipes at home and to deal with the aftermath if your pipes ...

DALLAS — The cold weather is here and Old Man Winter has reared his ugly head in North Texas, bringing in freezing temperatures and the chance for snow! Whenever winter weather strikes, homeowners let ...

When temperatures drop below freezing, homeowners need to take action in order to prevent pipes from freezing, which could lead to costly repairs if the pipes end up bursting. Common causes of frozen ...

TULSA, Okla. — Frozen or burst pipes can throw a wrench in a homeowner's day and drain their pocketbook. Pipes obviously freeze more during the winter, but the chance of them bursting also goes up. 2 ...

When you're stuck scraping ice off your windshield on a cold winter morning, it might feel like the effects of the freezing temperatures can't get any worse. But then you come home from work, and all ...

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 ...

You may have heard that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, and when it comes to winter weather and your home's pipes, that few minutes of preparation could mean savings of thousands of ...

When temperatures drop below freezing, homeowners need to take action in order to prevent pipes from freezing, which could lead to costly repairs if the pipes end up bursting. Common causes of frozen ...