Home inspectors across North America are flagging a quiet problem inside walls and crawlspaces: certain plumbing materials ...

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Having your pipes freeze in the winter can leave you scrambling to find a safe way to bathe, wash dishes, and get fresh drinking water as you're wracked with anxiety about whether they'll burst. Once ...