An Arctic cold front is now in Texas and will be surging south across the state with a wild temperature swing.

As extreme cold weather approaches, Westlake general manager Julia Manker advises residents to prepare by focusing on more than just batteries and shovels.

but even pipes in cabinets or exterior walls can freeze. Here’s how to prepare and protect the pipes throughout your home against the bitter cold and hard freezes of the wintertime. Pipes that ...

Open up a cabinet (and that ... waterproof insulated item like a glove or wool sock. Pipes exposed to "severe cold" including outdoor hose bibs, swimming pool supply lines, and water sprinkler ...

The American Red Cross provides several tips for preventing frozen pipes, along with how to thaw them if they do freeze.

Home improvement expert Adam Helfman suggests allowing a small stream of water from faucets to prevent pipe freezing and keeping cabinet doors ... costly repairs. For outdoor maintenance, ensure ...

Water expands when it freezes. Because of this, all containers, even metal, are at risk of cracking or bursting when ...

Use a hairdryer or heat lamp to safely thaw indoor frozen pipes. Let a slight drip of water run through indoor faucets until ...

When the temperatures start to drop, bring your outdoor hoses and drains ... Open kitchen and bathroom cabinet doors to let warmer air reach the pipes. If there are any harmful chemicals in ...