We’re now deep into Winter and homeowners in much of the country are trying to understand winterization versus insulation. Is there a difference? And, if so, what is it? What are the pros and cons for each? And how do we use either one to…
We’ve all been there. You need to remove your garden hose and move it to a different spigot. But it’s stuck. And nothing you’ve tried – from brute force to store-bought lubricants to home remedies — has worked. The truth is this. There’s a reason…
Most people consider a cold shower an emergency situation. Especially in winter. Freezing temperatures can wreak havoc on a water heater just like on any other pipe or fixture in your home. Here’s the good news. There’s a really easy way to keep a freezing…
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…
Why in the world would you want to know how to winterize a washing machine? Well, let’s say you’re running a summer camp with a laundry facility. Obviously, no one will be around to check on things during the freezing months of winter. Or perhaps…
You may not be ready to pull out your winter clothing, but you need to learn how to winterize outdoor faucets sooner than you think. Don’t put off covering your home’s exposed outdoor faucets. If you do, the risk goes way up for expensive water…
