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When pipes actually freeze: It’s not at 32 degrees
2+ hour, 28+ min ago (258+ words) NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Pipe-freezing weather can be confusing for homeowners who often hear mixed messages about when to run water and when not to. It's especially confusing when weather experts tell residents not to run water when temperatures hit 32 degrees....
Experts say to start prepping pipes and plants for even colder weather next weekend
2+ day, 7+ hour ago (94+ words) Experts say to start prepping pipes and plants for even colder weather next weekend'fox8live.com Experts say to start prepping pipes and plants for even colder weather next weekend City Council approves earlier parades on Muses Thursday, warns rules will…...
Louisiana residents prep for dangerous freeze with gumbo, pipe wraps and other winter supplies
3+ day, 3+ hour ago (421+ words) SLIDELL (WVUE) - After the first cold blast of 2026, a handful of Northshore neighbors spent their Monday, Jan. 26 preparing for even colder weather coming to Louisiana this weekend. David Pierce was one of those neighbors who visited the Northshore Ace Hardware…...
Plumber shares tips to protect pipes from freezing weather
5+ day, 20+ hour ago (355+ words) NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - With winter weather moving in, protecting pipes should be top of mind for homeowners preparing for the storm. Charles Robinson at Eagle Plumbing Repairs and Drain Cleaning in Kenner said the first step is to insulate any…...
Louisiana legislators advance two measures aimed at fortifying more roofs in state
8+ mon, 2+ week ago (525+ words) BATON ROUGE, La. (WVUE) - Amid high property insurance premiums, state lawmakers on Monday (May 12) advanced two bills they hope will help improve the insurance market. A bill authored by Rep. Roger William Wilder (R-Denham Springs) would increase a tax deduction…...