Have you ever needed to freeze a water pipe to do a quick plumbing job without shutting off all the water? It’s actually a fairly common practice for contractors, except they use a rather expensive ...

Have you ever needed to freeze a water pipe to do a quick plumbing job without shutting off all the water? It’s actually a fairly common practice for contractors, except they use a rather expensive ...

Geraldine has over a decade of experience writing within the home improvement sector. Additionally, she has unique first-hand renovation experience as the previous owner of a house-flipping business.

CHICAGO (WBBM Newsradio)-- Frozen pipes are much more common in weather like this and how you deal with them can make all the difference. Wilmette architect and builder Tony Perry urges his clients, ...

With temperatures dropping, many homes are at risk for freezing pipes. This happens because water expands as it freezes, putting pressure on metal or plastic pipes and causing them to break. It's ...

SEATTLE — It's that time of year when the days are shorter, and temperatures begin to drop across the region. With freezing temperatures in the forecast, there are a few things you can do to prepare ...

Temperatures tanking to below-0 degrees this week could lead to a costly issue inside homes across the Chicago area: frozen or bursting water pipes. “A little prevention now can save you from costly ...

Taking precautions to prevent pipes from freezing when the weather gets below 32 degrees is a good idea. But trying to do so the wrong way can be dangerous. In fact, two Tri-State area homes were lit ...