Outside valves should be open to let the water drain and remain open "so that any water remaining in the pipe can expand without causing the pipe to break." Insulate attics, basements and crawl ...

As a strong winter storm continues to hurl toward Greater Cincinnati, bringing in frigid temperatures, one of the biggest issues for homeowners can be frozen pipes. According to State Farm and ...

We tested nine liquid drain cleaners in our laboratory setting from brands such as Drano, Liquid Plumr, Green Gobbler and more. We found the best at clearing your pipes, but the answer might ...

The prolonged freezing temperatures can pose a danger to water lines in a home. Frozen pipes can be more than just an inconvenience to a resident. If a pipe breaks due to a freeze, it can cause ...

Being prepared is key to preventing frozen pipes, Prime Drain Cleaning and Plumbing Owner Brycen Sperlich told USA TODAY. "Open cupboards and vanities to warm pipes," said Sperlich, whose company ...

Anytime temperatures drop below freezing (32° Fahrenheit), pipes are at risk of freezing. As temperatures are only expected to lower throughout the day, be sure you’re taking the proper ...

Learn more. When temperatures plummet, the risk of your pipes freezing and bursting skyrockets—a reality that may end up costing you a lot of time and money. In fact, burst pipes are one of the ...

A drain cleaner is a chemical you use to unblock clogged wastewater drains like in your bathroom and kitchen sink. You can also use it to unblock sewer pipes. A cleaner is often used when the ...

Keppel's version of the residential cooling system will also have pipes kept at the same height throughout the unit to minimise the use of joints. The company is the second to have been awarded ...

See how it fared in our best shower drain unblocker tests. It only took 15 minutes for this plughole unblocker from Sainsbury's to cut through the grease and food residue. Once it had finished, the ...