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

When temperatures fall below freezing, household plumbing becomes one of the most vulnerable parts of a home, according to plumbers. A single burst pipe can release gallons of water in minutes, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Icicles hang off the Texas 195 highway sign on Feb. 18, 2021, in Killeen after an arctic cold front swept through Texas. (Joe ...

Even if you don't use your outside faucet in the winter, a frozen pipeline is often much more than a simple nuisance – at worst, it can burst, causing extensive damage. But, will covering a faucet in ...

Central Texas winters may be short, but one surprise freeze can cause major damage to a home’s plumbing system, leaving homeowners with burst pipes, water leaks and a costly cleanup. Prepare now to ...

Cover your plants to trap heat from the soil, and make sure the cover reaches the ground, said Maria Quirico Bautista, a UF/IFAS Lake County residential horticulture agent via email Jan. 29. Secure ...

Sergio Candido is the managing editor for the South region at cbsnews.com, coordinating multiplatform news coverage for CBS Miami, CBS Texas and CBS Atlanta. He previously worked for outlets including ...

A winter storm is headed toward Houston this weekend, bringing the potential for both rain and ice. With a cold front nearing, residents across Texas are preparing to protect themselves and their ...