Winter weather can be tough on your home — especially your outdoor faucets. Recently, while clearing snow off my back deck, I ...
“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” ...
We’re taking questions today that continue the topic “Getting your house ready for winter.” Q. A couple of years ago, I had no-freeze faucets installed on my foundation. I know they’re not supposed to ...
Water is like kindergarten kids; you are best friends on Monday, and by Wednesday, worst enemies. It waters your ...
Here's how to keep your outdoor faucets from freezing before the storm, plus the Whataburger cup hack everyone's talking about.
Q. I have an outdoor faucet that I use a lot to water plants and wash my cars. It leaks badly. I want to replace it with a freeze-proof faucet so I can use it year-round without worrying. Are those ...
Take a few minutes to handle this easy task now—so you don't have to deal with a hefty plumbing bill later. The key to avoiding frozen outdoor pipes is turning off the indoor water valve and draining ...
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.
Local contractor shares tips to prevent costly pipe damage as temperatures drop.
An arctic cold front is bringing dangerous freeze warnings to Texas. Here's how to protect pipes, faucets and your home ...
Subzero temps and heavy snow could burst pipes across Oklahoma. Learn when and how to drip faucets to avoid costly repairs.