Tag: Winter Home Maintenance

Avoid Frozen Pipes And Ice Dams

Winter is the season for frozen pipes and ice dams. Here are some tips on how to avoid them: Frozen Pipes • Pipes can freeze anywhere due to exposure from cracks or holes in siding or because of pipes being placed in outside walls with inadequate insulation. • When it’s especially cold, let the hot […]

Today’s Home Remodeler TV Schedule: Jan. 28-29

Don’t miss Today’s Home Remodeler this weekend. Here’s the TV Schedule: Minneapolis – Saturday, January 28 at 5:00 am on WCCO TV-4. Madison – Saturday, January 28 at 7:00 am and 4:30 pm on TVW. Sunday, January 29 at 6:30 pm on TVW. Subscribe to the Remodeler TV Blog for home remodeling and maintenance tips.

Beware Of Frozen Pipes!

Some friends recently came home from vacation to find a foot and a half of water in their basement thanks to a frozen water pipe that burst while they were away. Most homes’ water pipes are safe but some homeowners, especially those with garages under living space or those with pipes running through unheated areas, […]

Protect Your Home From Frozen Pipes and Ice Dams

About Frozen Pipes • Pipes can freeze anywhere due to exposure from cracks or holes in siding or because of pipes being placed in outside walls with inadequate insulation. • When it’s especially cold, let the hot and cold faucets drip overnight and open cabinet doors to allow heat to get to uninsulated pipes under […]