Be sure you have properly sized your pipe's diameter, either A1/2 inch or A3/4 inch, so that the insulation tubes fit snuggly. Apply duct tape along the slit to create an air seal. (Susan Poag/The ...
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 ...
A single burst pipe can release gallons of water in minutes, damaging walls, floors, ceilings, furniture, and personal belongings.
PEX piping (shorthand for cross-linked polyethylene) costs less than half the price of copper and installs much faster. And since it’s flexible, PEX makes remodeling jobs easier. PEX has a strong ...
IRVING, TX — A new technical document that addresses techniques for the safe and proper use of spray polyurethane foam insulation on and around plastic pressure pipe materials has been published by ...
Ashlyn is one of Forbes Home's in-house writers and a former civil engineer-turned content writer with over six years experience. Until recently, Ashlyn focused on creating content for Forbes Home as ...