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 ...

While some of us are accustomed to dealing with deep freezes, many Southerners don't have to worry about the pipes during an ...

Guidelines to protect your pipes from freezing include: Set home thermostats above 55 degrees during cold weather. Drip cold ...

“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” ...

Frozen water expands and builds pressure that will cause pipes to burst. Moving water is less likely to freeze and relieves ...

Most homeowners choose the wrong line. Find out whether hot or cold water is the better choice for your faucet drip when the ...

You should keep your faucets dripping as long as temperatures remain at or below 20°F, or if your power goes out. When temperatures rise above freezing, you can stop dripping to avoid wasting water, ...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — With colder weather comes more potential for hazards. According to sources including a local plumbing company, yes, water should be left dripping when temperatures begin to plummet.

Floridians are scrambling to prepare for what meteorologists are calling the coldest temperatures the state has seen in 16 years.

Winter storm blasting ice and snow is on heels of polar vortex bringing bitter cold to MS. Should you drip faucets? How to ...

Temperatures are rapidly dropping across Texas as winter weather makes its second appearance this month, bringing even colder conditions. With subzero temperatures expected in some areas, next week ...