One day a copper pipe is leaking, and then, it stops. Sorry, it’s not a miracle, it’s science. And unfortunately, that ...

According to the University of Illinois Building Research Council, home water pipes typically freeze around 20°F. However, to stay safe, experts recommend dripping your faucets when temperatures drop ...

If pipes freeze and leak, do not use electrical appliances in areas of standing water ... a portable space heater, or wrap ...

With frigid temperatures still in our area, experts want you to know to be ready in case your water pipes freeze or if they ...

or a portable space heater (kept away from flammable materials), or by wrapping pipes with towels soaked in hot water. As tempting as it may be, do not use a blowtorch, a kerosene or propane ...

Copper plumbing is durable, but over time, specific factors can lead to internal corrosion and leaky pipes. Knowing what causes these water leaks can help you protect your plumbing and avoid ...

Q. Our condominium building was neither well constructed nor well insulated. As a result, almost every extended freeze and thaw, the building experiences pipe bursts causing extensive damage to units ...