Freezing pipes can burst, leading to some of the worst winter home disasters. Smart home tech is starting to find the ...

Cover all the pool PVC pipes that are exposed. You can use blankets, sweaters or anything thick. You don’t want to use ...

Locate the water meter near the street or sidewalk; the shut-off valve may be inside or near the same box. Look for a small plastic or metal cover in your yard, close to the front of your property.

As Rollingwood works to update its water systems, unexpected infrastructure conflicts have been discovered by contractors at ...

A water pipe installed nearly a century ago in DeKalb County served the purpose at the time, but now it’s decades past its expected lifespan.

A major concern during freezing weather is pipes bursting. If you have a busted pipe, the first thing you need to do is shut off the water to your house and drain the pipes.

A large water leak on Trojan Road near Troy High School about 1 p.m. Friday was apparently caused by a construction crew that pierced a 6-inch water line ...

Outside valves should be open to let the water drain and remain open "so that any water remaining in the pipe can expand without causing the pipe to break." Insulate attics, basements and crawl ...

When temperatures drop, the water in your pipes can freeze and lead to a burst pipe. But you may be able to prevent that by ...

Don’t forget to disconnect your garden hose before a winter storm or deep freeze hits. If it’s possible, use an indoor valve ...