Extended cold snaps are rare in many parts of the South. Knowing how to protect pipes from freezes may not be necessary as often as using breezes and updos to ensure the survival of a sweltering ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Some are wondering if they should keep their faucets dripping and if so, for how long. Whether your power is out or not, the short answer is: yes! It should be a slow, steady ...

When the forecast suddenly drops into the teens, the old advice to "leave the faucets dripping" comes roaring back. It sounds almost too simple, but the stakes are real: frozen pipes can burst, flood ...

CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — It’s officially winter, which means there are days when the temperatures will be freezing cold. There are many ways to get winter ready, but one common practice when the ...

Leading up to Christmas, we got an Arctic blast in Colorado that caused temperatures to plunge below zero. My homeowner’s association president sent out some cold weather tips, reminding us to let our ...

While some of us are accustomed to dealing with deep freezes, many Southerners don't have to worry about the pipes during an average winter. Pipes aren't at high risk of freezing until the temperature ...

With the cost of water rising, a leaky outdoor faucet is more than just a minor nuisance. Even the slowest drip of water adds up, resulting in a big surprise on your utility bills. But a leaky outdoor ...

Houston city residents who have water that comes from pumping stations: Do not drip your water faucets. The City of Houston system is run not through water towers, but through re-pump stations on the ...

Freezing weather is one time you want dripping faucets. Extended cold snaps are rare in many parts of the South. Knowing how to protect pipes from freezes may not be necessary as often as using ...