Mice can contaminate stored food and chew through packaging,' says Chris. 'They can also chew through electrical wires or plastic water pipes, causing leaks and, in the worst cases, a fire. 'As these ...

When freezing temperatures hit homes, one threat rises above nearly all others: the dreaded frozen pipes, which lead to cracked and burst pipes, followed by flooding leaks. This not only causes ...

Learn more. When temperatures plummet, the risk of your pipes freezing and bursting skyrockets—a reality that may end up costing you a lot of time and money. In fact, burst pipes are one of the ...

A homeowner in Spencer, Massachusetts tried to thaw out his home's pipes this week by using a torch to warm them, starting a small fire. “Please if you have frozen pipes do NOT use torches ...

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Here's what you can do if your pipes are frozen, and how to prevent it from happening again if your temperatures will drop below freezing again Wednesday night. The American Red Cross offered ...

Frozen water pipes can lead to costly plumbing repairs for Central Indiana homeowners and businesses. Nobody wants to deal with a burst pipe in subzero weather. The best way to handle frozen pipes ...

While there are many methods to prevent water pipes from freezing initially, there are a few key steps to take once they have already frozen. The biggest concern when dealing with frozen pipes is ...

(WIBW) With below zero temperatures it’s pretty common to see frozen pipes this time of year ... cold air to get in and try to get a way to seal that up to get by during through the arctic ...

EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — When water freezes, it expands, which can put a lot of pressure on your pipes and even cause them to burst. When the temperatures start to drop, bring your outdoor ...

TO PLAN AHEAD. A LOT OF TIMES, PIPES CAN FREEZE AND YOU DON’T REALLY SEE THE EFFECTS OF THAT UNTIL A FEW DAYS LATER WHEN EVERYTHING THAWS OUT. SO YOU MAY NOT EVEN KNOW RIGHT AWAY THAT THERE’S ...