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 ...

While some of us are accustomed to dealing with deep freezes, many Southerners don't have to worry about the pipes during an average winter. Pipes aren't at high risk of freezing until the temperature ...