With extreme cold settling in across Milwaukee this week, your pipes are at especially high risk of freezing or bursting. Along with cutting off your water, frozen pipes can lead to significant ...

An extended period of freezing temperatures could also cause ruptured water pipes. Wrap, drain or slow-drip pipes to prevent freezing. Pets should be kept indoors and outdoor animals should have a ...

Instead, use gentle heat sources like a hair dryer or heating pad to gradually thaw it. If your only option is hot water, wrap your pipes with towels soaked in hot water.

Insulate exposed pipes. Wrap pipes in foam rubber or fiberglass sleeves. Customers can also use rags or newspaper. Be sure the wrapping is at least an inch thick. Add plastic wrap or aluminum foil ...

Identify your home's freezing points. Know how to shut off your water. Protect your pipes. Wrap them in insulation. When temperatures stay below freezing If pipes run through cabinets or vanities ...

Freezing temperatures are already causing serious damage to homes — especially older properties with aging pipes. The cold does not discriminate, whether it’s a historic structure or a modern home.

"We haven't had too many frozen pipes yet. I'm sure they're coming," Fleming said. That's about to change once temperatures fall into the teens and single digits over the next few days. The owner ...

As temperatures dip into the single digits in Wisconsin, officials are cautioning people to act immediately to prevent their pipes from freezing or bursting. The risk of pipe damage increases ...