Jan. 17—With a prolonged period of below freezing temperatures forecast to begin this weekend, the American Red Cross gives information on how to prevent frozen water pipes and what to do if a freeze ...

WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — Severe winter weather can cause pipes to freeze and burst, and as a winter storm hits the DMV, there are several ways residents can prevent frozen pipes at their homes.

The resulting repairs for burst pipes may cost you thousands of dollars, but there are some easy steps you can take to prevent that and keep pipes from freezing in the first place. By Mary H.J.

TAKE RIGHT NOW. ARIELLE. WELL, GINA, THE BIG MESSAGE IS TO DO WHAT YOU CAN HIT THAT LOCAL HARDWARE STORE IF YOU NEED TO. THE POINT IS, YOU DO NOT WANT TO BE CAUGHT OFF GUARD WITH AN UNPREPARED HOUSE ...

A single burst pipe can release gallons of water in minutes, damaging walls, floors, ceilings, furniture, and personal belongings.

FIVE LOCATIONS. MEANTIME, ON THE NORTH SHORE, PEOPLE LIVING THERE ARE PREPPING RIGHT NOW AS WELL. WDSU REPORTER JASMINE FRANKLIN HAS A LOOK AT THE MEASURES THAT THEY’RE TAKING TO PROTECT THEIR PIPES.

How cold does it have to be for pipes to freeze? Water in pipes will start to form ice at 32 degrees Fahrenheit (0 degrees Celsius). How do you know if your pipes are frozen? If you turn on a faucet ...

Snow, ice, wind and frigid temperatures can have devastating effects on your home.There are steps you can take to prevent damage and avoid having to spend hundreds or even thousands of dollars on ...

As Michiganders face snow and frigid temperatures this week, some homeowners could see pipes freeze. Last winter, Michiganders experienced frozen water and sewer lines due to extremely cold ...

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 ...