Protecting vulnerable plumbing pipes from frigid winter weather can dramatically reduce the chance that a water pipe will rupture and flood your home. If left unprotected, the water inside the pipe ...
With cold temperatures gripping northern Illinois, homeowners need to be aware of the possibility of pipes freezing. The ...
Protecting your outdoor pipes now can help you avoid costly water damage and big winter emergencies later. Freezing water can ...
Winter weather is expected to hit the Mid-South early Tuesday morning, meaning it's time for a refresher on how to prepare ...
WASHINGTON (ABC7) – As temperatures get colder in December, winterizing your home and protecting the pipes from freezing inside your residence is a top priority. In 2018, 7 On Your Side went behind a ...
Protect your pipes and water meter. Wrap exposed pipes with insulation or use electrical heat tracing wire; newspaper or fabric might also work. For outside meters, keep the lid to the meter pit ...
Drain swimming pool and sprinkler water. Remove, drain and turn off hoses. Add insulation to crawl spaces, attics and ...
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Pipes can be a big problem in the cold. Not just for you in your home but utilities as well. Memphis Light, Gas and Water (MLGW) told FOX13 it had already had a handful of broken ...
TAKE RIGHT NOW. ARIELLE. WELL, GINA, THE BIG MESSAGE IS TO DO WHAT YOU CAN HIT THAT LOCAL HARDWARE STORE IF YOU NEED TO. THE POINT IS, YOU DO NOT WANT TO BE CAUGHT OFF GUARD WITH AN UNPREPARED HOUSE ...
Once the frozen pipe has been identified, the best way to thaw it is to apply heat to the pipe, using a hair dryer, rags or ...
British Gas has shared easy tips on how to help prevent pipes from freezing and bursting in the chilly weather using simple ...