When pipes freeze, the water inside starts to expand. If left unchecked, that expanding water will exceed the pipe's capacity, and the pipe will burst. The absolute last thing you want is for a ...

Running water through the pipe — even at a trickle — helps prevent pipes from freezing. Keep the thermostat set to the same temperature both during the day and at night. By temporarily ...

The Trump administration ordered a pause on — and review of... The Big Government Money Pipe Freeze There has been chaotic uncertainty around billions of dollars allocated by Congress.

Open kitchen and bathroom cabinets: Allowing warm air to circulate around exposed pipes can help prevent freezing. Let faucets drip: Running a slow trickle of water can keep pipes from freezing.

Temperatures tanking to below-0 degrees this week could lead to a costly issue inside homes across the Chicago area: frozen or bursting water pipes. "A little prevention now can save you from ...

Familiarize yourself with its location before temperatures drop below freezing to act quickly in case of a burst pipe.