With plummeting cold temperatures and chilling winds, major utility companies are sounding the alarm on cold-related threats.

Towels or pool noodles can also be used.Disconnect outdoor hoses to prevent water from freezing in the lines.Cover outdoor ...

The most at-risk pipes are those outdoors or along uninsulated exterior walls, plus pipes in crawlspaces, basements, attics, ...

Protecting your outdoor pipes now can help you avoid costly water damage and big winter emergencies later. Freezing water can crack pipes and flood your home, so experts say insulation is one of the ...

Protecting vulnerable plumbing pipes from frigid winter weather can dramatically reduce the chance that a water pipe will rupture and flood your home. If left unprotected, the water inside the pipe ...

Did you forget to leave the heat on or a faucet dripping and now you have a frozen pipe on your hands? Boiling water isn't ...

SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS)—As winter approaches, the City of Shreveport reminds residents to protect their water systems from freezing temperatures. Winterizing exposed water lines and taking ...

PINE BELT, Miss. (WDAM) - Extended periods below freezing can be problematic for water pipes. But, there are ways to make sure your pipes are prepared for the cold. Plumbing experts like David ...

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Indianapolis utility companies urged homeowners to “winterize” their pipes before temperatures across the Midwest dip to pipe-threatening low temperatures. Burst pipes are among ...

It might seem like a quick and easy solution, but boiling water in drains is a disaster, so here's what to try instead ...

Overnight temperatures in the Upstate are expected to dip below freezing. As residents experience the colder weather, Spartanburg Water has some important tips to ...