Now, it may not be all glitz and glamor, but it's a question that is vital to your home's aesthetic: when should you start dripping a faucet to prevent frozen and burst pipes that can wreak havoc on ...

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 ...

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Editor's Note: There is no exact rule or guidance because every home is different. These guidelines are generally cautious, but you can use them as a starting point as you make ...

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 ...

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 ...

A cold snap can be a problem for your pipes. When cold weather grips the South for days on end, the thought of a humid summer gets better and better. While you are giving your plants extra protection ...

Texas faces an arctic cold front bringing wintry precipitation and dangerously low temperatures to parts of the state. This weekend, many will feel the season’s coldest temperatures yet. Amid warnings ...

A cold front in Florida brings the risk of frozen and burst pipes, which can cause expensive damage. To prevent freezing, experts recommend letting faucets drip when temperatures fall below freezing ...