Well-insulated basements and crawl spaces will also help protect pipes.Have a reliable backup power source. If the lights go out, continuous power will keep you warm and help to prevent frozen ...

When the weather is very cold outside, let the cold water drip from the faucet served by exposed pipes. Running water through the pipe - even at a trickle - helps prevent pipes from freezing.

With cold weather on deck, here's how to protect your pipes from freezing, winterize your home, winter fire safety tips and more.

Apply heat to the section of pipe using an electric heating pad wrapped around the pipe, an electric hair dryer, a portable ...

As the temperatures plummet, you'll need to ensure that you take proper care of your property. This means avoiding a ...

Federal Hill residents are fed up over losing water service amid repair work that's taking days to fix.Plenty of water is flowing outside Joanne Furley's home at the intersection of Clarkson and ...

The risk of pipe damage increases significantly when temperatures drop below freezing. Here are a few preventative steps you can take.

This is a requirement of the Safe Drinking Water Act. To get fresh water into homes and businesses, residents should "flush" their water lines, which includes includes interior and exterior faucets, ...

Water retention is when fluid builds up in part of your body. It is also called fluid retention or edema. It can affect body tissues outside of blood vessels, leading to swelling or bloating. Water ...

We have been experiencing snow, ice, and wintry weather the past few days. According to the weather people, we will have more ...

Steve On Your Side questioned a consumer expert on how to prevent cold weather damage and how to avoid big bills to fix it.