Plumbing pipes are often out of sight, out of mind… until disaster strikes. Pipes bursting isn’t just a messy inconvenience. It can destroy property, lead to costly repairs, and disrupt your daily life in a...
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...
It doesn’t happen often, but at one time or another, you might need to shut down your plumbing system. In other words, how do you properly put all of the water-using fixtures, appliances, faucets, and...
Every winter, about 250,000 families — most of which don’t know how to prevent freezing pipes — wake up to find a kitchen, bath, or basement flooded with water from a pipe burst. And it’s no...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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, because...
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...
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...
Winter is coming, and that means the possibility of frozen pipes is coming too. There are things you can do to prevent frozen pipes but, sometimes they just happen either way. A big freeze in...
