The Consumer Reports sump pump backup system buying guide covers the types, features, and other must-know topics about sump ...

Sewer backflow preventers are an essential part of your home's plumbing. Here's why you need one and how to test if yours is ...

Winter will get here eventually. Make sure to winterize these outdoor water systems and tools before the first hard frost.

“Backflow preventers are required on all water lines, including irrigation systems,” explains a Broussard Services representative. “We can provide an option for an annual inspection reminder ...

There are a lot of reasons why the water pressure in your sprinkler is low: The valves on the backflow preventer device aren’t fully open. The pipes are either leaked or broken. The main water valve ...

DENVER — The 9NEWS Weather Impact team is tracking the potential for the first hard freeze this week for Colorado's Front Range, including the Denver metro area. The forecast low temperature in ...

Here is a quick and easy guide on how to winterize a sprinkler system with backflow preventer. Slowly shut the water off that’s coming from the meter. You know they're in the direction of the pipe. So ...

DENVER — The Denver metro area and eastern Colorado plains are ready to have their first snow and freezing temperatures of the season. A big cooldown will arrive in Colorado, just in time for ...

BUT IF YOU RUN OUT OF TIME AND YOU NEED A QUICK FIX, SCRAPBOOK SAYS YOU CAN WRAP THE BACKFLOW PREVENTER WITH AN OLD TOWEL OR BLANKET. BUT REMEMBER, THAT’S JUST A TEMPORARY FIX. THOSE SPRINKLERS ...

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(KWCH) - The severe weather impacting parts of Kansas brings a concern beyond ... Like with plants, Nestor said one of the best things you can do to protect your sprinklers is to cover the backflow ...