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Tackling The Damage Done By Frozen Pipes And Other Winter Hazards

The react wave of winter weather brought freezing temperatures across the nation, causing series damages for Iowa homeowners.
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Spring is in the air, and in the forecast, but it was so cold for so long in February that Iowa homeowners are still dealing with damage. This hour, home improvement expert Bill McAnally helps listeners assess and plan for repairs and winters to come.

Home improvement expert Bill McAnally talks about identifying and repairing damage to homes during the winter months.

February was consistently cold for an extended period of time, and that prolonged cold can cause damage to a home.

On this edition of Talk of Iowa, host Charity Nebbe and home improvement expert Bill McAnally talk about identifying and repairing damage from frozen or busted pipes and ice dams. They look ahead to preventing damage during future freezes.

Guest:

  • Bill McAnally, home improvement expert
Charity Nebbe is the host of IPR's Talk of Iowa
Matthew was a producer for IPR's River to River and Talk of Iowa