Most plumbers don’t like heat tapes–those cables that look like extension cords but generate heat to keep pipes from freezing. They say a proper installation shouldn’t need them, and if pipes freeze ...

The Northland will feel colder temps. this winter and homeowners need to prevent plumbing problems with a plan to ensure ...

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 ...

Winter is here, which means it's time to prepare your plumbing if you haven't already. Here's how you can protect your home ...

Installing heat tape is the best way to assure water lines in exterior walls or unheated portions of your home do not freeze during frigid weather. Most heat tapes are designed to run flat along the ...

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 ...

Q – I heard a lot of talk during the recent cold snap about using heat tape on my pipes. I don't have any heat tape. Is there some other form of tape I can wrap my pipes with to help keep them warm?

HOME experts are offering their best advice on how to protect your home during the winter to avoid costly mistakes. Experts ...

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 ...

OAKFIELD TOWNSHIP, MI — A space heater and old heat tape used to thaw frozen pipes caused an Oakfield Township mobile home to go up in flames Wednesday afternoon. The space heater caught the ...