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

If only one pipe is frozen, turn on the appropriate faucet to help get the water moving in the pipe once it thaws. Locate your nearest water shut-off valve to the break. Don’t turn the water off at ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — Severe winter weather can cause pipes to freeze and burst, and as a winter storm hits the DMV, there ...

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The intense cold front and powerful winter storms sweeping across the country are affecting areas not typically accustomed to such frigid temperatures, including Houston. In these arctic conditions, ...

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With cold weather on deck, here's how to protect your pipes from freezing, winterize your home, winter fire safety tips and more. Freezing conditions could kill crops, sensitive vegetation and could ...

As winter temperatures plummet, the risk of frozen and burst pipes rises sharply, potentially causing thousands of dollars in damage. According to the Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety, ...

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There are many things that need to be taken care of when cold weather hits: your car, walkways and pipes. In sub-freezing weather, it's important to care for your plumbing, otherwise, your home could ...

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