The key to thawing frozen pipes is consistent gentle heat. Use a space heater or hairdryer but never an open flame. When in doubt, call a plumber.

Preventing frozen pipes is a lot easier and less risky than thawing frozen pipes. When preparing a home for cold weather, ...

A burst pipe can cost thousands, but a simple and inexpensive fix can protect your pipes in freezing temperaturesBurst pipes are a particular concern in attics, basements, crawl spaces, and ...

With temperatures expected to stay below freezing through Friday, the American Red Cross issued the following information on how to prevent frozen water pipes and what to do if a freeze happens: 1 Why ...

Springfield and the Ozarks will experience bitter cold this week following a storm that's expected to drop several inches of snow across the area. Along with low temperatures and even lower wind ...

It's been bitterly cold for days across Ohio, dropping the wind chill below zero at times and closing schools across the state. And that extreme cold also brings the danger of a huge mess and costly ...

Understanding why pipes burst starts with looking at water at a molecular level. When water freezes molecules spread apart, causing the water to expand by up to 9%. This expansion can crack pipes if ...

Temperatures tanking to below-0 degrees this week could lead to a costly issue inside homes across the Chicago area: frozen or bursting water pipes. "A little prevention now can save you from costly ...

Jacob Angeles, of Rockwood, was last seen at the Renaissance Festival in Holly on Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025. Police released an update on Wednesday and said that his vehicle was last spotted on the ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The snow and ice are ...

DENVER — A powerful Arctic cold front will arrive in Colorado on Friday, keeping the state very cold until next Wednesday. The temperature could be below freezing for at least 91 consecutive hours ...