As we brace for another arctic blast in the Houston area, experts say now is the time to start preparing and weatherizing ...

WHAT ARE YOU SEEING... YOU CAN USE NEWSPAPER OR OLD RAGS AND USE DUCT TAPE TO KEEP THE COLD AIR OUT TO STOP THE PIPES FROM FREEZING. ROSS ADAMS 16 WAPT NEWS. PKG SOME WHO PEOPLE WAITED UNTIL THE LAST ...

Turn off outdoor faucets at their shutoff valves. Open the faucet and then open the bleeder cap on the shutoff valve to drain ...

Frozen pipes can cause costly damage and disrupt water supply during cold weather. Here are expert-recommended steps to help prevent pipes from freezing and to address issues if they do. Wrap exposed ...

One of the most cost-effective and energy-conserving measures you can take is to insulate duct or pipe runs in the unheated areas of your home. By not insulating these conduits, you are essentially ...

Forecasters anticipate intense cold weather next week in Houston, with temperatures as cold as 20 degrees expected Monday through Wednesday. And broken pipes and damaged homes are the last thing ...

During maintenance of steam systems, the insulation that covers pipes, valves, and fittings is often damaged or removed and not replaced. Pipes, valves, and fittings that are not insulated can be ...