For those living in a colder climate with precious outdoor plants, winter can be unforgiving for greenery. On TikTok, user @fluffyfeatherfarm proposed a possible solution to help his large outdoor ...

As the crisp autumn air settles in, it's a good time to start thinking about how to get your home ready for the cold winter ...

Raptor’s website features guides on how to alter its product to suit most roof and gutter types. We recommend using heat tape to counteract ice dams if you live in a climate with cold winters.

To solve the problem he built his own fermentation temperature controler using a microprocessor to turn some heating tape on and off. You can see the heating element embracing that diminutive ...

Winter is not immune from hazardous weather, which can be uncomfortable (at best) and dangerous for you and your home (at ...

[Viktor] wanted a system to keep his pipes from freezing. The common method of using heat tape works pretty well, but can be wasteful. Many people just turn it on for the entire winter.

Additionally, you should never burn or heat up plumber’s tape, as the resulting gas can be hazardous in enclosed spaces. Smith notes that “plumber’s tape is typically sold in rolls of ...

We like that HomeCraft’s micro-mesh gutter guards are made from 304 marine-grade stainless steel, which is incredibly durable and resistant to saltwater corrosion and heat stress up to 140 ...

That is where heat tape comes in. Expert contractors swear by this simple cable alongside insulating pipes to keep pipes safe ...

If you live in a wet climate or experience cold winters, consider investing in extra wide gutters (6 inches or larger) or adding heating elements, such as heat tape, to compensate for these issues.

Tamara Jude is a senior writer with over eight years of digital publication experience. Her bylines include notable publications such as Architectural Digest and This Old House. Many homeowners ...