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 ...

MY AUGUST column about winterizing plumbing systems (pg. 44) generated a number of e-mails. Several questions were asked on using electric heat tapes. A memory long tucked away in the back recesses of ...

Person wrapping pipe with white plumber's tape - thodonal88/Shutterstock Teflon tape goes by many names, including plumber's tape and PTFE tape. No matter what you call it, the stretchy, smooth ...

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ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ/Western Virginia Water Authority Release) - With forecasts calling for an extended period of very cold weather, Western Virginia Water Authority urges customers to protect their ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich — With record breaking cold expected to come through West Michigan early next week, it's time to make sure you and your home are prepared for the freezing temperatures. Many ...

Teflon tape goes by many names, including plumber's tape and PTFE tape. No matter what you call it, the stretchy, smooth material is a handy helper for fixing minor plumbing issues. The waterproof ...