One of the most cost-effective and energy-conserving measures you can take is to insulate duct or pipe runs in the unheated areas of your home. By not insulating these conduits, you are essentially ...

If you know anything at all about pipe insulation, you know that it goes a long way toward preventing frozen pipes. That's true: Pipe insulation keeps the water in your plumbing system from turning to ...

Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Sami Allen is the managing editor at Forbes Home, with over seven years of ...

Scroll down to read the DIY jobs most homeowners love to do YOU don’t have to fork out for a contractor to transform your living room. A budget-friendly hack can help elevate your home without ...

When the power cuts out on a subfreezing night, you do not have to choose between a sky‑high water bill and a flooded crawl space. A smarter routine can keep your plumbing safer by using targeted ...

With impending winter storms and deep freezes, it's important to protect your plants and lawn. But don't forget about exposed ...

So, I live in an old brownstone in Brooklyn, and it has steam heat and one thermostat for all 8 apartments. The building is four stories - 2 apartments per floor - long skinny apartments reaching ...

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 ...