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.
If your doors are drafty, consider using an easy-to-install, inexpensive door curtain before you embark on a potentially costly home improvement project.
Kansas City police leaders announced new measures to tackle a recent increase in property crimes during a Board of Police Commissioners meeting Tuesday morning.