As temperatures dip and homeowners begin checking off their winter to-do lists, don’t let one essential task slip through the cracks. Safeguarding your pipes is one of the most important (and most ...

The LapSeal™ closed-cell elastomeric foam pipe insulation has a patent-pending dual closure system. In addition to a moisture seal, the tubing has a reinforced elastic foam lap seal. This dual system ...

Be sure you have properly sized your pipe's diameter, either A1/2 inch or A3/4 inch, so that the insulation tubes fit snuggly. Apply duct tape along the slit to create an air seal. (Susan Poag/The ...

Once again we are approaching winter. In many parts of the country, flooding rains have occurred and in some areas snow already has fallen. This is the time of the year when we begin to think about ...

If you’re planning to buy an insulated garage door because you want to save energy or keep your garage warm, it’s worth spending about 15 to 20 percent extra to upgrade from extruded polystyrene to ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. While many homeowners have already prepared their outdoor plumbing for winter, unseasonably low temperatures and heavy storms are rolling ...

HOMEOWNERS face paying expensive repair bills if their pipes freeze over or bust in the winter – but thankfully there’s a cheap way to help prevent damage before it’s too late. According to the ...

Know when your pipes need protection. Protecting your outdoor pipes now can help you avoid costly water damage and big winter emergencies later. Freezing water can crack pipes and flood your home, so ...