When temperatures start to dip, frozen pipes can go from “something you’ve heard about” to a real-life headache overnight.

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 ...

When the first hard freeze hits, it’s always the same story—people rushing around trying to thaw pipes, patch hoses, or cover ...

WEBVTT BE REMOVED TOMORROW PARTS OF THE BUILDING. JANELLE: A HOUSE FIRE IS BLAMED ON A COMMON WAY HOMEOWNERS KEEP THEIR PIPES AND FREEZING. >> THE FIRE CHIEF WAS THE FIRST TO GET TO THE HOUSE AND SAW ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — After a warmer December than usual, experts say now is the time to protect your home from the winter weather, before it’s too late. Before the temperatures in the teens ...

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 ...