It's every homeowner's nightmare; you fail to prevent pipes from freezing in your home and a pipe bursts, flooding your house. Unfortunately, cold weather — particularly subzero temperatures — can ...

A single burst pipe can release gallons of water in minutes, damaging walls, floors, ceilings, furniture, and personal belongings.

Obvious, right? But letting your home's temperature dip too low can cause pipes to freeze. Even if you're away on vacation, experts suggest you keep the furnace turned on with the thermostat set no ...

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 ...

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Extreme cold warnings and cold advisories were in effect across the Chicago area Tuesday, already leading to hundreds of schools, offices, daycares and more closing due to dangerous wind chills as low ...