But a French drain has a more utilitarian purpose—redirecting standing water away from vulnerable ... then connect the joint to a pipe that can be left sticking out of the ground for an easy ...

You might have a frozen pipe if you turn on the faucet and only a trickle of water comes out. The likeliest place to find a frozen water pipe is on an exterior wall, or where your water enters the ...

And while you’re at it, you can flush out ... water heaters are not full port valves,” says Barnes. “This means they are not ...

No water or low water pressure: This is the most obvious sign. If you turn on a faucet and no water comes out, or only a trickle, it could indicate a frozen pipe. Discolored water: If you do get ...

Starting with your sprinkler system, Woodard says to completely shut it off and drain all the water from your pipes. Close the valves and release any water by using a screwdriver to turn the test ...