Learn the six most important tasks to do to protect your plumbing system before it freezes. Discover what professional ...

When the power cuts out on a subfreezing night, you do not have to choose between a sky‑high water bill and a flooded crawl ...

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While winter storms don’t hit Houston often, when they do, the impacts can be serious — from frozen pipes and power outages ...

Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Sami Allen is the managing editor at Forbes Home, with over seven years of ...

Plumbers say homeowners can avoid costly water damage during freezing temperatures by taking several preventive measures.

As East Texas braces for potential winter weather, experts advise homeowners to insulate pipes and cover outdoor faucets now ...

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Insulating water heaters and pipes in not only the winter but all-year-round has is useful in terms of efficiency, confirmed Jud Firestone, the owner of Firestone Plumbing, Bern Township. “Newer water ...

With the incoming low temperatures comes the risk of frozen pipes, here's some tips on preventing them and what to do in case ...