But a French drain has a more utilitarian purpose—redirecting standing water ... pipe under a layer of gravel. From the surface, a French drain looks like a rock drainage ditch, and when done ...
North-west England's water company ... to the pipes most likely to exposed to cold could save being left with a significant repair job. United Utilities advises that the best deterrent is ...
As millions of Michiganders face snow and frigid temperatures this week some homeowners could see pipes freeze. How to prevent it. How to thaw them.