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We just survived a freeze that could only make a plumber happy! Even the best house pipe wrappers can need some help. Mike Myers with Abacus.

Winter weather is moving into the Greater Houston Area, and locals are worried about potential damage to their homes. The biggest concern for many is the pipes. Specifically, pipes outside the home and in the attic.

Homebuilder confidence is dropping. Rising costs and product delays have left homeowners frustrated the last several months. It's taking weeks or months for builders to get cabinets, garage doors, countertops, and appliances.

Pensa Systems, a leading innovator in automated retail shelf intelligence, today announced it has been granted a U.S. patent that provides an...

Builders are taking longer to construct new houses because the parts still haven't caught up with demand.

Two missing Oconee County teenagers have been found and are safe, according to the Oconee County Sheriffs Office.

By B.D. Hobbs Feb 18, 2021 The only people busier right now than those trying to find us electricity? That would be plumbers! Houston has two problems! The failed power grid, and frozen and busted pipes! Jim Dutton, host of Texas Home Improvement told KTRH, "I think the plumbing issues themselves will be taken care of in probably 4 or 5 days." But Dutton says, "the issue were really going to be dealing with is the damage the plumbing leaks cause, and thats going to go on for several months." I...

By B.D. Hobbs Feb 18, 2021 The only people busier right now than those trying to find us electricity? That would be plumbers! Houston has two problems! The failed power grid, and frozen and busted pipes! Jim Dutton, host of Texas Home Improvement told KTRH, "I think the plumbing issues themselves will be taken care of in probably 4 or 5 days." But Dutton says, "the issue were really going to be dealing with is the damage the plumbing leaks cause, and thats going to go on for several months." I...

FRYEBURG, Maine — Selectmen expect a big virtual crowd of residents to appear at a Zoom-held public hearing today to oppose zoning changes being proposed by the planning board.

FRYEBURG, Maine — Fryeburgs new police chief, who was hired by the town in December without becoming a certified officer, was granted a certification waiver last Friday, Town Manager Katie