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Winter’s here, bringing freezing temperatures with it. And unfortunately, cold weather can cause a homeowner’s nightmare: frozen pipes. Here’s what happens: When temperatures drop, trapped water in pipes can freeze. Since water expands when it freezes, it can cause the pipes to rupture. And when the pipes thaw, that’s when homeowners might come home to a flooded house. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure If your pipes are ill prepared when icy weather hits, you may wind up paying a lot to fix the damage. According to the Insurance Industry Institute, water damage and freezing is...

Owning a home is expensive. In addition to your mortgage, insurance and taxes, you must constantly maintain your home to preserve its value. Utility costs can rack up big bills, too. But when it comes to your water bill, there are many simple things you can do that result in big savings. Fix leaks Dripping faucets can waste more than 3,000 gallons per year, a showerhead leaking 10 drips per minute about 500 gallons per year, and running toilets 200 gallons or more each day. Many times, fixing leaks can be done yourself at little to no cost. Both faucets...