You’re often advised to drip your faucets before a big cold snap to avoid freezing pipes and costly damage. One reader asked ...

A cold snap can be a problem for your pipes.

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 ...

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

Some are wondering if they should keep their faucets dripping and if so, for how long. Whether your power is out or not, the short answer is: yes!

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, ...

Leading up to Christmas, we got an Arctic blast in Colorado that caused temperatures to plunge below zero. My homeowner’s association president sent out some cold weather tips, reminding us to let our ...

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

Freezing temps are coming tonight. Should you be letting your faucets drip so your pipes won't freeze?

More winter weather is expected in the Carolinas, with temperatures below freezing. Here's how to keep your home in good shape.

HOUSTON — With a hard freeze in the forecast, pipes are at risk of bursting, so you need to make sure they're protected. But do you drip your faucets or do you not drip your faucets? It depends on who ...