Winter has a way of finding weak spots around the house—drafty doors, aging filters, dead batteries, you name it. A few small ...

FAIRBANKS — Q: What is heat tape and when might I need it in my house? A: Do you rely on heat tape to prevent pipes from freezing in the winter? Summer is a good time to inspect visible heat tape ...

Cold weather has a way of showing what’s really working on your property—and what’s been hanging on by a thread. When ...

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. (KCTV) - As the temperatures continue to drop in the Kansas City metro area, the risk of frozen and burst pipes rises. That leads to big headaches and even bigger repair bills. The ...

Keeping hummingbird feeders thawed through winter sounds simple, yet one heating method poses surprising issues that make it ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich — With record breaking cold expected to come through West Michigan early next week, it's time to make sure you and your home are prepared for the freezing temperatures. Many ...

MY AUGUST column about winterizing plumbing systems (pg. 44) generated a number of e-mails. Several questions were asked on using electric heat tapes. A memory long tucked away in the back recesses of ...

The Tubolit W SS (White Self-Seal) polyethylene pipe insulation and Tubolit W Tape is a complete insulating and closure system for heating and plumbing piping. The company recommends the system for ...