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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 ...

Nova Scotia RCMP are turning to the public for help after reports of a chimney repair scam in the Halifax area. In a news release on Friday, police say that between Jan. 5 and Jan. 10 they ...

A chimney sweep whose tragic death at the age of 11 inspired reform has become the youngest person to be honoured with a Cambridge blue plaque. George Brewster died in 1875 after tragically being ...

Nothing beats waking up to sub-zero temperatures only to realize your pipes are frozen. Temperatures across Iowa have been stuck below zero and wind chills since Sunday have hit 20 to more than 30 ...

If you turn on a faucet and no water comes out, or only a trickle, it could indicate a frozen pipe. Discolored water: If you do get water, but it's discolored (brown, reddish, or cloudy), it could ...

AND YOU REALLY WANT TO START WITH THOSE PIPES, ESPECIALLY IF YOU LIVE IN A RAISED HOME. YOU WANT TO MAKE SURE YOUR PROPERTY IS PROTECTED. UNDERNEATH, YOU CAN TAKE A FOAMING TUBE WITH SPLITS AND ...

CHANGE THE BATTERIES IN THE THERMOSTATS. MAKE SURE YOUR FLUE PIPES ON THE OUTSIDE ARE CLEAR OF ICE OR SNOW. LOCAL FIREFIGHTERS SAY MAKE SURE YOUR CARBON MONOXIDE ALARMS ARE WORKING BECAUSE OF ALL ...

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 ...

As Michiganders continue to face harsh winter temperatures, homeowners are advised to take proactive steps to prevent freezing pipes, a common and costly issue in the region. Having experienced ...

In some cases, the Arctic blast could lead to frozen pipes, which could burst and lead to flooding. And while there are several things you can do to prevent your pipes from freezing, it's a ...