If you’re scrambling to find a quick solution to insulating your pipes, all you need are three household items: a thick towel, duct tape, and a plastic bag.

When the weather is very cold outside, let the cold water drip from the faucet served by exposed pipes. Running water through the pipe - even at a trickle - helps prevent pipes from freezing.

Colorado is in for days of bitter cold so here are tips to keep home pipes from freezing, how to thaw frozen pipes and how to ...

Explore out-of-the-box DIY ideas to pump water without using electricity! By harnessing the power of simple plastic cans and pipes, you can create a functional, eco-friendly water pumping system. This ...

Here are some tips from the American Red Cross to keep pipes safe and secure in severe cold. Keep garage doors closed if there are water lines located in that area. Keep cabinet doors open to ...

Yorkshire Water has advised customers to insulate their pipes ahead of the weekend after the Met Office issued a yellow weather warning for snow and ice. The firm told customers to lag their water ...

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In fact, burst pipes are one of the most common causes of property damage during frigid weather and can cause thousands in water damage—easily $5,000 or more, according to the Insurance ...

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Black rice, like all rice, can contain arsenic absorbed from the soil. To reduce your chances of eating arsenic, rinse the dry rice before cooking it. You can also cook the rice in excess water ...

PBDEs are a class of brominated flame retardants controversially behind advice to throw out your black plastic spatula. Common in materials that are exposed to high levels of heat, they're also ...