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Steve Berry, a seasoned mechanical engineer, knew this all too well. After experiencing basement flooding in three different ...

but there is still time to protect your home from freezing pipes. Seattle Public Utilities has advice: Insulate pipes, especially those near outer walls, and outside Drain and remove outdoor hoses ...

The problem is fairly simple: water freezes, thaws and expands, which is too much for the pipes to handle, so they crack. Check your home for leaks or holes Drain water sprinkler supply lines and ...