Preventing frozen pipes is a lot easier and less risky than thawing frozen pipes. When preparing a home for cold weather, ...

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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’ve got small children wandering around, babyproofing your home is a hugely important safety step. To help avoid any injuries, you can add some foam pipe insulation around your kitchen ...

Water expands as it freezes, putting pressure on whatever contains it. Pipes that are more likely to freeze are those exposed to cold in uninsulated areas, including crawl spaces and attics, as well ...

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 ...

TAMPA, Fla. — As a strong cold front is making its way toward the Tampa Bay area in the coming days, now's the time to make preparations around the house to protect your belongings. When temperatures ...

SHELBYVILLE, Ind., April 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Knauf Insulation, Inc., a leading, family-owned global manufacturer of fiberglass insulation, announces the expansion of its Performance+ ® portfolio ...

So, I live in an old brownstone in Brooklyn, and it has steam heat and one thermostat for all 8 apartments. The building is four stories - 2 apartments per floor - long skinny apartments reaching ...

Stopping drafts is an easy way to reduce your heating bill in winter. If you own your home you'll probably want to add weatherstripping as a permanent solution, but if you're renting or low on funds ...