Uh Oh, Frozen Pipe. Now What?

As temperatures in the Mid-Atlantic plummet, the chances increase for frozen pipes in your home. Here’s what to do if you find yourself with a frozen water pipe. WHY DO PIPES FREEZE Water expands when it freezes, even if that water is trapped in a pipe. That...

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Healthiest Pipe Choices

Copper Pipes Copper pipes with lead-free joint materials are the best choice for water pipes. They are long-lasting and won’t leach chemicals into your drinking water. However, copper pipes are generally more expensive, and copper’s intensive extraction and manufacturing process presents some environmental trade-offs. Also,...

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