Protecting homes, cars and pets in cold weather

Learn how to protect your car, home and pets during cold weather.

Protect your plumbing during cold weather
Get tips from experts on how to prevent your home pipes from freezing during cold weather.
Space heaters create fire danger
Space heaters are popular during cold weather, but they cause many fatal fires.
Protect your pets during cold weather
Pets - especially the young, old and short-haired - need extra shelter, warmth and water during cold weather.
Homes need to be ready for the cold
The Triangle is about to experience a cold snap with lows predicted in the teens early next week. With cool weather on the way, it’s time for homeowners to make sure their homes are prepared.
Car batteries at risk in cold weather
Experts say one of the easiest things to make sure a car is ready for the cold weather is to invest in an antifreeze tester.