Welcome to Family Handyman‘s Guide to Winterization, where you’ll find expert advice on how to get your home in shape for the cold season — because frozen pipes and sky-high heating bills do not have ...

When preparing for winter, you prune back your perennials, cover your swimming pool, rake fallen leaves, and abandon your citronella candles in favor of pumpkin spice. But throughout the hustle and ...

MISSOULA, Mont. - Freezing temperatures mean it is time to turn off and winterize your lawn sprinkler systems. Experts say doing so could save you thousands of dollars in the long run. Blowing out ...

Fall is the time to get moving and get your house and its equipment winter-ready. If you live in any part of the United States that experiences freezing winters, preparing your lawn sprinkler system ...

Why winterize your sprinkler system? After every watering, small amounts of liquid remain in your sprinkler system, even when it sits unused for a long period. If this water is left undrained through ...

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