When you winterize outdoor water faucets (also called hose spigots or hose bibs) around your home, especially with a frost-free faucet, you are avoiding major headaches and expensive repair bills with one very affordable update. As the freezing cold begins creeping in around this time…
A frost-proof faucet on the exterior of your home (technically called a sillcock, it’s also known as a frost-free or freeze-proof faucet) is similar to a common outdoor faucet. What’s the difference? The outdoor frost-proof faucet has an extra-long stem (or pipe) reaching back about…
Homes across the country incur an estimated $500 million in water damage every year from frozen pipes that burst. The February 2021 disaster in Texas is a recent example of how water freezes, causing pipes to burst and homes to flood. With this kind of…
Knowing how to winterize a vacant house, cabin, or vacation home is critical if you ever plan on leaving for an extended period. Here’s how to prevent your home and property from thousands of dollars in water damage while you’re away. What is Winterization? Winterization…
Ice-cold tap water may taste refreshing, but it also can be a chilling sign that you need to learn how to insulate exposed water pipes throughout your home. Winter is Coming! Burst pipes from freezing are difficult and expensive to fix, so take precautions in…
Many disasters caused by winter weather conditions — like those that have occurred from the unprecedented winter storm in Texas — can be prevented by knowing how to winterize a house. Although it’s hard to think about such things during warmer months, it’s important to…
