As I write this, snow is falling outside my suburban New York window, and I feel like I just stored my gardening tools and ...

And lawnmowers should undergo annual maintenance. Bringing yours in for service now will keep you from getting caught in a spring backlog that may keep you waiting until your grass resembles shag ...

The American Red Cross recommends the following tips to protect pipes from freezing prior to the winter months: Add ...

For smaller leaks, you can apply pipe sealant or epoxy putty. Bigger issues can involve replacing the valve, hose, or entire radiator unit. Your car's HVAC controls —whether your car uses ...

It is also recommended come spring time, that when you go to water your yard for the first time, have someone in your home look for any water as you won’t know if outside faucets are busted ...

Purvis-based plumber Kelvin Yawn said finding a leaky pipe can sometimes be as hard as fixing it. The leak can be inside the house under the sink or in a wall, or it can be up under the house hiding ...

For example, replacing the valve on a leaky faucet is a routine repair, whereas upgrading the plumbing for the entire building from galvanized lead pipe to copper pipe is a capital expenditure.

As freezing temperatures continue throughout the Delaware Valley it’s important to protect the plumbing in your home to prevent costly repairs down the line. If your pipes burst, first turn off the ...

There's a new breed of as-seen-on-TV expandable garden hoses that promise to be lighter, easier to use and will never kink. Consumer Reports checked out the Pocket Hose, FlexAbleHose and XHose.

Larry Nelson was settled into retirement. But when given the opportunity to step up as the president of NAACP Vancouver, he felt there was still important work to be done. Read story ...