Water leaks are always troublesome, but burst pipes create instant and sometimes long-lasting damage to a home. As freezing temperatures and snow hit parts of Oregon on Thursday, it’s time to think ...

It is important to get your home ready before temperatures drop. When icy conditions arrive, pipes can burst, you may find your heating system needed a service and now it is too late, your gutters can ...

We all need running water in our homes for hot showers, cooking, drinking water and even for the everyday chores of using the dishwasher and washing machine. If you’re experiencing banging, pops or ...

There’s a distinct difference between the appearance of limescale and corrosion. “Limescale is more a chalky, white or off-white deposit, a bit like the stuff you see in a kettle,” explains Ian Wood, ...

Understanding why pipes burst starts with looking at water at a molecular level. When water freezes molecules spread apart, causing the water to expand by up to 9%. This expansion can crack pipes if ...

SEATTLE — Icy weather is about to take over western Washington, but there is still time to protect your home from freezing pipes. Seattle Public Utilities has advice: Insulate pipes, especially those ...