Freezing weather is one time you want dripping faucets.

When the forecast suddenly drops into the teens, the old advice to "leave the faucets dripping" comes roaring back. It sounds almost too simple, but the stakes are real: frozen pipes can burst, flood ...

You’re often advised to drip your faucets before a big cold snap to avoid freezing pipes and costly damage. One reader asked Curious Texas, “How much water does dripping your faucets use?” Here’s a ...