When the temperature tanks, a frozen pipe can turn from a minor annoyance into a full‑blown flood in minutes. The difference ...

When the forecast suddenly drops into the teens, the old advice to “leave the faucets dripping” comes roaring back. It sounds ...

When temperatures dip below freezing, New England residents should brace for the possibility of pipes freezing in their homes. Here’s a quick guide on preventing that from happening and what to do if, ...

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

Heat tape or a built-in heating element helps protect against freezing, but misuse can cause pipe damage. Choose self-regulating heat tape or a hose heater that adjusts to outside temperature changes.

Winter blackouts do not just leave you in the dark, they quietly set up the kind of plumbing failure that can gut a house ...

When temperatures plunge overnight, the damage to your plumbing rarely comes from what you see, but from what you forget to ...