This can be prevented by setting the water heater to a temperature where the bacteria Legionella cannot thrive. The Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) recommends water heaters be set ...

Shower chances will linger through Tuesday morning. The rest of the week will be drier, but still cool with temperatures below average for this time of the year.

However, if you haven’t yet prepared—or if you still need to use your faucets regularly—here’s some advice on how to protect them. Maintain a temperature of at least 60 degrees.

However, if you haven’t yet prepared—or if you still need to use your faucets regularly—here’s some advice on how to protect them. Maintain a temperature of at least 60 degrees. Open cupboards and ...