When temperatures drop below 20°F (-6°C), pipes, particularly those in uninsulated areas like basements and attics, are at ...

Open kitchen and bathroom cabinet doors to allow warmer air to circulate closer to the plumbing. Let cold water drip from the ...

Mobile homes are prone to frozen pipes, as homeowners know all too well. Prevent this costly winter frustration with a few ...

Mitigating the effects of thermal expansion and contraction in your piping systems is not just about compliance—it's about ...

Consider installing specific products made to insulate water pipes like a "pipe sleeve" or installing UL-listed "heat tape," ...

Even if pipes are fully blocked, opening the faucet relieves pressure that can help you avoid bursting a pipe. After turning on the faucets, ensure that exposed pipes get as much additional heat ...

However, cast iron pipes, like any metal exposed to moisture, are prone to corrosion over time. As water flows through these pipes, oxygen reacts with the iron, creating rust that can weaken the ...

Let cold water drip from the faucet connected to pipes that are exposed outdoors or in unheated interior areas. Cover exposed pipes.

Since a "lead poisoning crisis" in Poughkeepsie was spotlighted last year, local officials have been aggressively seeking replacement funding.