When it comes to peace and quiet we tend to focus on exterior noise, but you can make your house a lot quieter with some ...

Owning a home comes with year-round responsibilities; skipping seasonal chores could be costly. A home maintenance checklist can help you avoid expensive repairs and ensure your home' ...

As temperatures continue to drop, there are a few things you can do to keep your home warm and toasty and your car running ...

We prepared to drain all of the water lines in the house so that if the pipes were to freeze, they would have no water in ...

When the temperature drops to dangerously cold levels everyone must take notice and use prevention to keep from suffering ...

A well-maintained furnace is less likely to fail during extreme ... and never use them to dry clothes or thaw pipes. If you plan to be away during cold weather, set your thermostat between 65 ...

When freezing temperatures hit homes, one threat rises above nearly all others: the dreaded frozen pipes, which lead to cracked and burst pipes, followed by flooding leaks. This not only causes ...

Learn more. When temperatures plummet, the risk of your pipes freezing and bursting skyrockets—a reality that may end up costing you a lot of time and money. In fact, burst pipes are one of the ...

A homeowner in Spencer, Massachusetts tried to thaw out his home's pipes this week by using a torch to warm them, starting a small fire. “Please if you have frozen pipes do NOT use torches ...

"We're getting a lot of calls about no heat, and many furnaces are breaking down. There haven’t been many reports of frozen pipes yet, but in a few days, people will likely start experiencing that," ...

Frozen pipes, losing heat, all of it is an issue when temperatures drop this low. KDKA's Erika Stanish spoke with a heating and plumbing expert about what you can do to keep your home warm and safe.