Frozen pipes are a pain! Here’s how to avoid them

Thawing of a frozen water pipe on private property is the responsibility of the property owner. North Bay charges a flat fee for thawing of water service of $400 during regular hours, or $680 after hours, for a maximum of three hours, successful or not With freezing temperatures continuing in North Bay next week, many homes are at […]
Winter safety guide: Experts share how to protect your health and home from cold weather dangers | Health

Winter weather brings various hazards that people have to contend with to keep warm and safe. These dangers can include carbon monoxide poisoning, hypothermia and frozen pipes that can burst and make homes unlivable. Public safety officials and experts say there are multiple ways people can prepare themselves to avoid these winter weather hazards and […]
With freezing weather headed to Houston, here’s how to prepare your home – Houston Public Media

Jeremiah Cooper Pictured is a busted water pipe outside of a home in the Houston area, where recent freezing weather caused damage to plumbing lines. Temperatures in the Houston area are expected to dip into the 30s late Sunday, with overnight freezes projected for next week. With a cold snap on the horizon, Joe Bany, […]