It is bitterly cold outside. Sub-zero temperatures are exposing tri-state residents to frigid weather and the associated risks. Frozen pipes are one of them. Homeowners are responsible for ...

Insulating exposed pipes, especially those in unheated areas such as basements, attics, and garages, can save damage down the road. For those escaping the cold, it’s crucial to winterize the ...

Wrapping exposed pipes and the backflow preventers outside the home and in unheated areas also will help prevent freezing pipes. School status:Will Jacksonville-area schools close because of ...

(If you have swimming pool or sprinkler supply lines, they needed drained too.) Water supply pipes in unheated interior areas including basements, crawl spaces, attics, garages and cabinets.

The Wisconsin Humane Society seized three dogs and three cats after they were potentially exposed to the cold over the weekend. It took the animals from a home in Silver Lake. The dogs range from ...

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 ...

Pipes that are outdoors and exposed to severe cold, like hose aprons, swimming pool supply lines, and water sprinkler lines; Water supply pipes in unheated interior areas like basements and crawl ...

There are a few ways you can prepare your home to avoid this. You can cover your exposed pipes, most notably in places like an external wall or unheated spots like your basement or attic. You can run ...

Intense frigid temps are expected to hit Ohio even harder next week, with a blast of arctic air arriving this weekend bringing the potential for snow and ice, according to updates from the ...

Water supply pipes in unheated interior areas, including basements, crawl spaces, attics, garages, and cabinets. Those running against exterior walls that "have little or no insulation." ...

To prevent those leaks, Public Works advises the following who are home to instead: Open cabinet doors for sinks that are up against outside walls Shut off water to washing machines in unheated ...

confusion and exhaustion, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. So even limited amounts of time in an unheated vehicle could be dangerous. The same goes for pets.