This can be prevented by setting the water heater to a temperature where the bacteria Legionella cannot thrive. The Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) recommends water heaters be set ...

Here’s what you need to know about frozen toilets and pipes, plus tips on thawing them out enough to get things flowing again.

If your water is rust colored or not heating quickly, it may be because sediment in collecting in your water heater. Here's how to drain the tank.

Be prepared for electricity loss during winter storm so you can stay warm. And while you have lights, keep your bill from ...

There are a number of steps you can take to prepare for the storm, from having a plan in place in the event of a power outage ...

With cold weather on deck, here's how to protect your pipes from freezing, winterize your home, winter fire safety tips and ...

Well-insulated basements and crawl spaces will also help protect pipes.Have a reliable backup power source. If the lights go out, continuous power will keep you warm and help to prevent frozen ...

With extremely cold temperatures expected over the weekend and into next week, Hendersonville Water & Sewer has important reminders to protect your home and pipes. 1. Disconnect and drain all garden ...

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Instead of staying inside huddled up in a blanket ... thoroughly basking in the hot-water pool. Indeed, sitting outside shirtless and in shorts, in the middle of winter, soaking his feet in ...