SeasonalProtecting Austin pipes before a freeze
Austin homes aren't built for the cold the way northern ones are — which is exactly why a two-day freeze can burst pipes across the city. Here's what actually protects them, including the drip most people get backwards.
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Water HeatersHow long should a water heater last in Austin's hard water?
A tank that would give twelve years up north can tap out early here, thanks to the sediment hard water leaves behind. What to expect, and how flushing buys you time.
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Plumbing 101Why cold's on the right — and other truths about your taps
The little conventions that run through every home's plumbing, why they exist, and the ones worth knowing before you turn a wrench yourself.
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LeaksFive quiet signs of a hidden leak
The dangerous leaks don't announce themselves. Here are the subtle tells — from a warm floor to a creeping water bill — that mean it's time to look closer.
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