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 ...

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 ...

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Frozen pipes don't have to mean you have a major disaster on your hands — a little finesse and the right steps can save your plumbing (and your winter).

We independently review everything we recommend. We may make money from the links on our site. Learn more› By Liam McCabe When it’s cold enough for a frost, it’s cold enough for your plumbing to ...

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 ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) -Below zero temperatures are headed our way, so local plumbers say now is a good time to prepare your pipes before the arctic blast. “These people are coming in right now ...

Much of the U.S. is facing a potentially colder-than-average winter, and many states have already experienced their first snow of the season. Cold temperatures and bad weather can impact more than ...

Cold temperatures increase the risk of household pipes freezing and cracking, which can cause significant damage to both ...