Many homeowners notice that plumbing noise becomes more prominent at night. Sounds such as knocking, ticking, banging, humming, or rushing water often seem louder when the building is quiet. While ...

If your house went up in the 1980s, the most expensive thing hiding behind the drywall may not be knob‑and‑tube wiring or ...

Water damage has quietly become one of the most expensive threats to modern housing, even in properties that advertise “brand ...

There's a difference between a slow leak and a burst pipe Phynart Studio / Getty Images Homeowners insurance usually covers sudden and accidental water damage from broken pipes. Gradual damage from ...

When winter temperatures dip below freezing—often bringing power outages along with them—homeowners need to be extra vigilant about preventing cold-weather home disasters. One major concern is frozen ...