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Waco, Tx (FOX 44) – With the potential for an extended period of freezing conditions property owners are urged to be proactive to reduce costly water damage. A spokesman for Ryberg Plumbing says while ...

Arguably, dealing with frozen pipes in 'big freeze' winter weather is more than a nuisance as it can lead to leaks, an outage of crucial services and what's more, is preventable if you take the ...

Your homeowners insurance policy should cover any sudden water damage due to a plumbing malfunction or broken pipe. However, most policies exclude damage to your home that occurred gradually, such as ...

When it comes to the energy efficiency and value of our homes, we sometimes forget about plumbing — and how crucial it is to both conservation and curb appeal. Paying attention to leaky, outdated and ...

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If you stepped outside this week, you felt it; bitter cold that's not just uncomfortable, but hard on your home.

There are 35,000 licensed plumbers in the state of Texas, but it's not enough to meet the current demand. After the cold snap that caused pipes to freeze and flood homes all over Texas, plumbers are ...

Oklahoma plumbers tackle frozen pipes and gas leaks amid cold weather ...