Frozen Pipes

Inspecting The Damage: Dealing With The Aftermath of Extreme Winter Weather

By CandysDirt.com Contributor / February 17, 2021 /

Every week, the detail-oriented folks at Green Scene Home Inspections will give CandysDirt.com readers an education in inspection. Want to see what they see? Tune in for “Upon Closer Inspection.” Well, we never thought we’d see the day, but Snowpocalyse 2021 is here, and now that we’ve all made the requisite jokes about Texans in winter…

How to Keep Your Pipes From Freezing (And What to Do if They Freeze Anyway)

By Joanna England / February 15, 2021 /

With rolling blackouts happening all over North Texas, and with the vast majority of Austin without power, Texas homeowners are justifiably worried about the damage structures may take during this historic winter weather. Many homes in North Texas are built on pier-and-beam foundations, which can make pipes particularly susceptible to freezing if not properly insulated.…