The house-side shutoff valve—usually a ball valve—may be located where the pipe first enters the house or farther down the ...

Stamford native Jerry Zezima writes a humor column for Tribune News Service and is the author of eight books. His latest is ...

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Water expands as it freezes, putting pressure on whatever contains it. Pipes that are more likely to freeze are those exposed to cold in uninsulated areas, including crawl spaces and attics, as well ...

Keep your home cozy without cranking up the heat this winter with these simple tips and tricks. As the temperatures drop and ...

It’s much easier to deal with a problem in plus temperatures rather than minus ones, says one professional. Follow our ...

Before turning on your furnace for the winter, it is important to check the filter and have a professional check for carbon monoxide to ensure safety.

The Sri Lankan navy said on Saturday it had sealed an inlet on the fire-stricken New Diamond oil supertanker that was leaking fuel oil and sparking fears of an environmental disaster.

As temperatures in Northeast Wisconsin begin to dip, residents are transitioning from air conditioning to heating.

One homeowner ditched his old gas furnace and discovered something that changed his winters (and summers) for good: a heat ...