Feel that nip in the air? Fall has arrived! Here's how to get your home and yard ready for winter before it's too late.

We put kitchen drain unblockers from popular brands including Cillit Bang, Domestos and Mr Muscle to the test on a U-bend blocked up tight with stubborn food residue and grease. We also tested the ...

Turn off your sprinkler system at the controller. 2. Drain the system to remove standing water from the pipes. Most systems have a drain valve or require manual draining. 3. Cover any above-ground ...

Extreme cold warnings and cold advisories were in effect across the Chicago area Tuesday, already leading to hundreds of schools, offices, daycares and more closing due to dangerous wind chills as ...

The heart is a muscular organ roughly the size of your fist. As the heart muscle contracts, it propels the blood out into the vascular system. The heart’s chambers and valves are arranged to direct ...

Drip the faucet farthest from your home’s main water valve ... (If you have swimming pool or sprinkler supply lines, don't forget to drain them too.) Water supply pipes in unheated interior ...

In Southern states, many people take precautions ahead of the first cold front since outdoor faucets are typically unused until spring.

Starting with your sprinkler system, Woodard says to completely shut it off and drain all the water from your pipes. Close the valves and release any water by using a screwdriver to turn the test ...

For sprinklers with automatic drain systems, you will typically need to turn off your outdoor water supply, release the water pressure by running a sprinkler head, and then initiate the automatic ...