Designed to wrap pipe threads, this 3.5-mil thick, 3.4-inch wide tape comes in 520-inch lengths, ... One of these plumbing tools could make the difference between a quick fix and a long headache.

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 ...

Wrap sandpaper around scraps of foam pipe insulation to sand medium-size coves. For large concave surfaces, use scraps of foam swimming noodles. These are easy to cut with a bread knife.

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 ...

Wrap the pipe in heated, dampened towels. Keep whanging the wraps as they lose heat. Although this might be a slower approach, it’s often considered the safest option, especially if you can’t ...

Wrap pipes that are outdoors or in cold spots: Consider installing specific products made to insulate water pipes like a “pipe sleeve” or installing UL-listed “heat tape,” “heat cable ...

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.

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 ...

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.