As the region digs out from the latest winter storm, CenterPoint Energy is issuing a critical reminder: that picturesque ...

Dripping faucets indoors is one of the first things on a to-do list when it comes to preparing for a freeze, but what about outdoor watering systems?

The risk of a water heater explosion rises if you don't maintain your unit correctly or ignore common warning signs. Generally, water heater explosions occur when the temperature inside your water ...

A Gas stove with an automatic shut-off feature is designed for enhanced safety, which prevents gas leaks and fires by cutting the supply. So to make sure you cook anything safely without meeting with ...

When a pipe bursts or a gas line starts hissing, you do not want to be standing in ankle‑deep water or smelling gas while you guess which handle to turn. The shutoff valves in your home are small ...

15:08, Fri, Nov 28, 2025 Updated: 15:13, Fri, Nov 28, 2025 People living in 77 UK areas are being urged to prepare to turn off their gas, water and electricity due to heavy rain forecast on Saturday.

As if it were just yesterday and not 1999, Lora Cusumano clearly remembers hooking up a hose to her washing machine when a spigot broke off and water gushed endlessly from the pipes. "It was like an ...

Think you have to rip out the whole valve to fix a leak? Think again. Today on Weekly Boiler Tips we show you how to rebuild the top section of a Honeywell shutoff valve—and whether it’s backed by the ...

Let’s dig into how to turn on a water heater, whether gas or electric, and when it might be time to call in a pro.

PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh is not a young city and neither is the infrastructure. Some of our gas lines are 60, 70, 80 years or older. Often, we don’t know what’s under our homes, roads and schools and ...