Water leaks are always troublesome, but burst pipes create instant and sometimes long-lasting damage to a home. The Portland Water Bureau reminds residents that while temperatures are expected to rise ...

We all need running water in our homes for hot showers, cooking, drinking water and even for the everyday chores of using the dishwasher and washing machine. If you’re experiencing banging, pops or ...

Coloradans bundling up ahead of this weekend’s arctic blast should also plan on keeping their homes cozy, particularly for water pipes that can freeze and burst during subzero cold snaps. Forecasters ...

As a forecasted polar vortex threatens to bring extreme low temperatures to the northeast over the next week, it will be best to stay indoors as much as possible. But what about protecting your home ...

If you’ve never heard of polybutylene piping, chances are you’ve never needed a major plumbing renovation in your house. Polybutylene is often called “poly,” “Poly B,” or “PB.” These days, it no ...

There’s a distinct difference between the appearance of limescale and corrosion. “Limescale is more a chalky, white or off-white deposit, a bit like the stuff you see in a kettle,” explains Ian Wood, ...