If there is water pooling in the corner of your basement, begin by cleaning your gutters and extending your gutter downspouts. This will help water drain further from your foundation, which will prevent water from coming in through the basement walls. If water continues to seep in, add a drainage trench around your house. Then, …
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Overloading your washing machine can cause the machine to leak water. This can happen to both top-loading and front-loading washing machines. Overloading your washer can also cause damage to the machine’s motor and bearings. This damage can be expensive to fix. To prevent overloading, fill your washing machine no more than three-quarters full. How Do …
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To protect exterior faucets and hose bibbs, winterize your outside water pipes 2 weeks before the first average freeze. Unlike interior pipes, which are warmed by the heat inside your home, exterior water pipes can freeze once temperatures drop to 32℉ (0℃). As little as 6 hours of exposure to freezing temperatures can freeze the …
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