Plumbers recommend removing a section of the cold water pipe to solder in a regular 1/2-in. copper tee. If you have CPVC (plastic) or steel pipes, add tee fittings made of the same material.

Metro Atlanta's largest water utilities, in response to a federal deadline, reported this fall that there were no lead pipes ...

Copper plumbing is durable, but over time, specific factors can lead to internal corrosion and leaky pipes. Knowing what causes these water leaks can help you protect your plumbing and avoid ...

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.

In fact, burst pipes are one of the most common causes of property damage during frigid weather. The resulting mess can lead to thousands in water damage—easily $5,000 or more, according to the ...

Cleveland Water in a Friday news release urged customers to protect their water pipes from freezing and possibly bursting, leading to “significant damage and costly repairs.” Pipes that are ...

Before temperatures stay at or below freezing for 90 hours straight in the Upstate, learn how to keep your pipes from freezing. As the Upstate experiences extreme cold, it is best to protect your ...

Fix a plumbing leak and get your toilet back into service ASAP by DIY-ing a toilet shut-off valve replacement.

How cold does it have to be for pipes to freeze? Water in pipes will start to form ice at 32 degrees Fahrenheit (0 degrees Celsius). How do you know if your pipes are frozen? If you turn on a ...

Set of round metallic tubes and rods made of steel, aluminum, copper, brass materials. Different diameters and thickness. Metal pipes warehouse. Industrial 3d animation Water is dripping from a ...

With extreme cold settling in across Milwaukee this week, your pipes are at especially high risk of freezing or bursting. Along with cutting off your water, frozen pipes can lead to significant ...