When you grandpa tells you to leave a pipe running so your pipes don't burst, does he have a good point? Here's the truth ...

Letting faucets slowly drip in freezing weather keeps water moving, which helps prevent pipes from freezing and bursting.

Understanding why pipes burst starts with looking at water at a molecular level. When water freezes molecules spread apart, causing the water to expand by up to 9%. This expansion can crack pipes if ...

To drip, or not to drip, that is the question on many Houston-area residents’ minds as the region prepares for the anticipated hard freeze and potential historic snowfall. Ahead of the winter storm — ...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — As you prepare for these cold temperatures, WCNC Charlotte continues to remind you to keep a drip running so your pipes don't freeze. Many people, however, are wondering why you have ...

Georgia doesn’t often have sustained freezing temperatures, but the state is expecting several nights of cold weather over the next week, according to The National Weather Service. Residents should ...

ANDERSON COUNTY, S.C. (WSPA) – It’s getting cooler outside and it’s important to know how to prep your home. Start by letting your faucets drip. If there are freezing temperatures, even for a few ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3)—Even as temperatures rise and come back above freezing, it’s always best to let your faucets drip to prevent pipes from freezing and bursting. However, not all water systems in ...