When the forecast suddenly drops into the teens, the old advice to “leave the faucets dripping” comes roaring back. It sounds almost too simple, but the stakes are real: frozen pipes can burst, flood ...

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 ...

Leading up to Christmas, we got an Arctic blast in Colorado that caused temperatures to plunge below zero. My homeowner’s association president sent out some cold weather tips, reminding us to let our ...

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 ...

As Beaumont heads into another night of freezing temperatures, the city of Beaumont has recommended that residents avoid dripping their faucets. This may seem like counterintuitive advice, as many ...

A sign urges residents at The Village apartment complex to drip their faucets amid a winter storm in Dallas, Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023. Elías Valverde II / Staff Photographer You’re often advised to drip ...

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 ...

Freezing weather is one time you want dripping faucets. 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 ...