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

One of the most cost-effective and energy-conserving measures you can take is to insulate duct or pipe runs in the unheated areas of your home. By not insulating these conduits, you are essentially ...

The right insulation will keep your home comfy and your energy costs low. Here’s how to calculate how much you need and what ...

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 ...

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 ...

Mr. Rooter® Plumbing shares expert tips to help homeowners avoid frozen pipes and plumbing emergencies WACO, Texas, Oct. 07, ...

Q: Our house is about 10 years old — we are second owners. The master bedroom and bath are above the two-car garage and in the five years we have been here we have had a frozen pipe in the master bath ...

Bundle up, everyone. The temperature is expected to drop in the coming week in Louisiana, with a forecast down in the low 20s expected Jan. 16. It's time to give a home's water pipes a little extra ...

When winter approaches in the UK, the thoughts of homeowners and renters turn to switching on the heating. But switching on the heating is also important in ensuring your pipes don't freeze according ...

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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 ...