Wrap the pipes and fill the trench. ... Water drainage pipe installed to lead water directly into French drain. A man in a blue hard hat is digging a trench in his yard.

I did an in-person inspection recently. A man purchased a 50-year-old home next to a ski resort. He and his family are avid snow skiers and were tired of renting expensive condominiums. He wanted my ...

I discovered the radiant heating system, and most of the plumbing drains and vents are installed incorrectly. It turns out the previous owner was an avid DIYer. He knew just enough about building and ...

Leaking Pipes: Repairing drain pipe leaks can cost between $150 and $850; Burst Pipes: Repairing burst drain pipes can cost between $400 and $1,500; Garbage Disposal: ...

Insulate Pipes. Wrap exposed pipes with foam pipe insulation, especially in attics, crawl spaces, ... Disconnect and drain garden hoses to prevent water from freezing in the hose and bursting the ...

Warm towels: Wrap the pipe with towels soaked in hot water. ... Being prepared is key to preventing frozen pipes, Prime Drain Cleaning and Plumbing Owner Brycen Sperlich told USA TODAY.

The Home You Own How to get that drain unclogged, and other wisdom from plumbers. Pros share their tips — and their best gossip — about what goes down in your home’s pipes.

Insulate Pipes. Wrap exposed pipes with foam pipe insulation, especially in attics, crawl spaces, ... Remove, drain, and store garden hoses before freezing temperatures arrive.

Insulate Pipes. Wrap exposed pipes with foam pipe insulation, especially in attics, crawl spaces, ... Remove, drain, and store garden hoses before freezing temperatures arrive.