NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — 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! It should be a slow, steady ...

Extended cold snaps are rare in many parts of the South. Knowing how to protect pipes from freezes may not be necessary as often as using breezes and updos to ensure the survival of a sweltering ...

As temperatures plummet, homeowners often scramble to protect their plumbing from the costly damage caused by frozen pipes. One widely circulated tip is letting a faucet drip to prevent freezing, but ...

When the power cuts out on a subfreezing night, you do not have to choose between a sky‑high water bill and a flooded crawl space. A smarter routine can keep your plumbing safer by using targeted ...

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 ...

CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — It’s officially winter, which means there are days when the temperatures will be freezing cold. There are many ways to get winter ready, but one common practice when the ...

“I’m a New York City boy myself, and we never had to do it,” said Mike Marugo, plumbing operations manager at ABC Home and Commercial Services. When Marugo moved to Texas after working for years as a ...

AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. Keep faucets dripping while temperatures remain at or below 20°F or during outages. A slight trickle—one drop every few ...

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Editor's Note: There is no exact rule or guidance because every home is different. These guidelines are generally cautious, but you can use them as a starting point as you make ...