By Kalamazoo Gazette staff
Remember the old adage that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure? It’s true of many things, including winterizing your water pipes.
Every year, according to the Insurance Information Institute, insurance companies pay out more than $1.5 billion to property owners who report various weather-related disasters, including ruptured water pipes. By following some basic winterizing procedures, homeowners can avoid both the cleanup and the cost.

