A: Despite its name, heat tape isn’t sticky tape in the traditional sense, rather it is an electrical heating cable that is widely used to keep at-risk plumbing piping from freezing in the winter. You ...

When temperatures dip below freezing during winter, failure to prepare for frigid weather can cause significant damage to homes and not only cause headaches for homeowners but also cost them thousands ...

Your plumbing at home may seem like a simple system. But a surprising number of things can easily go wrong with your pipes, ...

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 ...

Is your house ready for a winter storm? While you've probably stocked your fridge, prepped your car and checked in on loved ones, there are a few things you can do to prevent a big winter catastrophe ...

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 ...

If you are traveling out of town this winter, make sure to take the necessary precautions so your pipes don’t freeze when you are away. Water expands when it freezes, which can bring danger to your ...

WELLS — A four alarm fire destroyed the inside of a Lindsey Road home Monday night. Fire Chief Daniel Moore said firefighters responded to the home at 8:15 p.m. Monday to find fire "coming through the ...

REPORTING IN THE FRENCH QUARTER BRITTANY VERNER, WDSU NEWS. SURE HAS BEEN A VERY WARM AND WINDY DAY ALL ACROSS SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA. THAT’S BECAUSE WE’RE JUST OUT AHEAD OF A COLD FRONT, PACKING THAT ...

Which can move heat faster: a few heat pipes (say six 6mm pipes) or water running through a tube? Careful: I'm trying to zero in not on whether a heat pipe setup or a water cooling setup is better for ...

Middleborough, MA –Winter can put home plumbing at risk, causing pipes to freeze, crack, or burst and leading to costly water damage. Rego Electric Inc, Heating, Cooling, and Plumbing helps homeowners ...