The wintertime can bring some challenging conditions for homeowners. The colder weather not only causes rising heat bills and ...

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Central New York has had its fair share of water main breaks, but why is it more frequent in the winter and how does the cold weather cause it to happen? Plus, how you can prevent ...

Understanding why pipes burst starts with looking at water at a molecular level. When water freezes molecules spread apart, causing the water to expand by up to 9%. This expansion can crack pipes if ...

Jan. 17—With a prolonged period of below freezing temperatures forecast to begin this weekend, the American Red Cross gives information on how to prevent frozen water pipes and what to do if a freeze ...

With the weather cooling down and more consecutive cold nights, plumbing experts say it is important to take steps to make ...

EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — When water freezes, it expands, which can put a lot of pressure on your pipes and even cause them to burst. When the temperatures start to drop, bring your outdoor hoses ...

Temperatures tanking to below-0 degrees this week could lead to a costly issue inside homes across the Chicago area: frozen or bursting water pipes. "A little prevention now can save you from costly ...

Americans across more than a dozens states are feeling the effects of a blast of Arctic air this week in what has already been a cold winter. Wednesday is forecast to be the coldest day in a stretch ...

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Liam McCabe When it’s cold enough for a frost, it’s cold enough for your ...