It isn't just the plumbing that needs attention if you want to keep pipes from freezing. Follow this key task to limit cold ...

To help you avoid costly issues, we turned to the pipe pros at Roto-Rooter for expert advice on protecting your plumbing during frigid weather—and what to do if your pipes do freeze. Here’s how to ...

A single burst pipe can release gallons of water in minutes, damaging walls, floors, ceilings, furniture, and personal belongings.

With temperatures dropping, many homes are at risk for freezing pipes. This happens because water expands as it freezes, putting pressure on metal or plastic pipes and causing them to break. It's ...

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THIS IS WDSU NEWS AT FIVE. ALL RIGHT. THE HOLIDAYS ARE HERE AND IT’S GOING TO FEEL LIKE THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR. THAT’S BECAUSE TEMPERATURES ARE DROPPING FAST, AND TONIGHT’S FREEZE COULD ...

Extreme cold warnings and cold advisories were in effect across the Chicago area Tuesday, already leading to hundreds of schools, offices, daycares and more closing due to dangerous wind chills as low ...

It's every homeowner's nightmare; you fail to prevent pipes from freezing in your home and a pipe bursts, flooding your house. Unfortunately, cold weather — particularly subzero temperatures — can ...