A burst pipe can cost thousands, but a simple and inexpensive fix can protect your pipes in freezing temperaturesBurst pipes are a particular concern in attics, basements, crawl spaces, and ...

Preventing frozen pipes is a lot easier and less risky than thawing frozen pipes. When preparing a home for cold weather, ...

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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 ...

The key to thawing frozen pipes is consistent gentle heat. Use a space heater or hairdryer but never an open flame. When in doubt, call a plumber.

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 ...

"Open the faucet up and let it drip out. Now you have constant flow of water going through the pipe." PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- These bone-chilling last few days have put pipes around the region through ...

As the year comes to an end, plumbers are preparing for the longest, coldest two months of the year. January and February are widely considered in the plumbing industry to be the prime pipe-freezing ...

NEW ORLEANS — Your pipes are not out of the woods yet. Temperatures are expected to drop below freezing again Tuesday evening. If you haven't already insulated your pipes, it's not too late. Freret ...

DENVER — A powerful Arctic cold front will arrive in Colorado on Friday, keeping the state very cold until next Wednesday. The temperature could be below freezing for at least 91 consecutive hours ...