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When the forecast suddenly drops into the teens, the old advice to “leave the faucets dripping” comes roaring back. It sounds almost too simple, but the stakes are real: frozen pipes can burst, flood ...

OPELOUSAS, LA. (KLFY) — Due to the freezing weather, the City of Opelousas Administration and Water Department are asking all water customers to stop dripping faucets immediately. According to Mayor ...

When winter arrives and temperatures plunge near or below freezing, homeowners often worry about the risk of frozen water pipes. Frozen pipes can expand and create intense pressure inside plumbing ...

Freezing weather is one time you want dripping faucets. Extended cold snaps are rare in many parts of the South. Knowing how to protect pipes from freezes may not be necessary as often as using ...

A steady drip from your faucets can help prevent frozen pipes, but do you know which temperature to use? Learn if you should run hot water, cold water, or both.