With most garden tasks finished for the winter, it's easy to forget about certain items, like an exterior tap or faucet. Yet knowing how to stop outdoor spigots from freezing, can prevent larger ...

WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — Severe winter weather can cause pipes to freeze and burst, and as a winter storm hits the DMV, there are several ways residents can prevent frozen pipes at their homes.

A sharp freeze does more than lower the thermostat. When water inside a pipe drops below 0°C, it expands by about 9 percent ...

Winter weather can cause multiple issues with your hose and spigot, from frozen pipes to cracked sheathing. Follow these ...

Q: What should I know about winterizing my home’s plumbing? A: There are a few ways to determine when it is time to prepare your house for winter. You can simply look outdoors, check the weather ...

Protecting your plumbing from freezing temperatures is simple and can prevent thousands of dollars of damage. Draining outdoor hoses is one of the easiest and most protective winterization measures ...

I have a heat pump that heats and cools three bedrooms upstairs. My wife and I have a first floor master bedroom. We have gas forced-air heat for the first floor. We only use the heat pump when we ...