Frigid conditions outside could be a costly inside your house. As temperatures continue to dwindle below freezing, pipes are at risk of freezing, which could translate to pricey repairs for homeowners ...

Even if you haven't run your faucet in days, there's still a small amount of sitting water in your pipes. Water expands when it's frozen, which poses a danger to your pipes (which don't fluctuate in ...

Chauncey grew up on a farm in rural northern California. At 18 he ran away and saw the world with a backpack and a credit card, discovering that the true value of any point or mile is the experience ...

It’s true–sewer problems can be an expensive headache. They come in many varieties: blockages, backups and leaks. Addressing repairs can be time-consuming, labor-intensive and costly. Landscape damage ...

With temperatures dropping, many homes are at risk for freezing pipes. This happens because water expands as it freezes, putting pressure on metal or plastic pipes and causing them to break. It's ...

After a frightfully cold spell, a return to milder temperatures can cause previously frozen pipes to burst. North-west England's water company United Utilities has warned people to check their pipes ...

Now that two massive snowstorms are behind us, Ontario residents are settling in for an extended deep freeze. According to Environment Canada, the forecasted overnight low in Toronto for Tuesday, Feb.