This requirement resulted in some specialization of pipe types, so you may find a variety of pipe materials used in a single home. In urban areas, residential plumbing pipes likely link to city ...

Christian Lopez is a plumber with John Moore Services, in the video above he teaches Houston Life’s Melanie Camp how to wrap a pipe to help prevent it bursting when the temperatures drop to ...

Pipe thread tape, otherwise known as teflon tape, is a crucial aspect of plumbing. There is one big mistake that DIYers make with teflon tape.

Designed to wrap pipe threads, this 3.5-mil thick, 3.4-inch wide tape comes in 520-inch lengths, and is meant to keep air, water, and other things from leaking out by accident.

Working time: 2 to 3 hours Total time: 2 to 3 hours Skill level: Beginner Project cost: $100 to $200 Insulating your water supply pipes saves energy, money and water. It’s such an easy project ...

How to prevent your pipes from freezing 02:08. Millions of Americans are facing frigid temperatures and winter storms – and with the cold weather may come hazards like frozen pipes. If you are ...