Q–I removed some old insulation from the pipes of my hot-water heating system and now must reinsulate. The only insulation I can find is a tape with an insulated backing that is wrapped spiral-fashion ...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Now is the time to get prepared for any potential wintry weather or ice this weekend, and hardware stores across the area are busy as people shop for their winter needs.

If you have a house that isn’t used in the winter or a home that has pipes running through an unheated area, such as a crawl space or attic, and the temperatures drop below freezing, you may want to ...

The pipes that snake out from a hot-water or steam boiler and from a water heater radiate heat much like a conventional radiator or baseboard. You might welcome that heat if you spend a lot of time in ...

Pablo Päster is an energy and sustainability management consultant who wrote a weekly advice column for Treehugger from 2009-2012. Dear Pablo: I had a home energy audit done and they recommended ...

Christian Lopez is a plumber with John Moore Services, in the video above he teaches Houston Life’s Melanie Camp how to wrap a pipe to help prevent it bursting when the temperatures drop to freezing.

Yorkshire Water has advised customers to insulate their pipes ahead of the weekend after the Met Office issued a yellow weather warning for snow and ice. The firm told customers to lag their water ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? Knowing how to prevent your pipes from freezing during frigid winter weather can ...

When the temperature is hovering at or below freezing, household pipes can freeze and possibly burst, causing serious damage to a home. Homeowners can take steps to reduce that likelihood. Locate your ...