W hen it comes to modern plumbing, two types of pipe dominate the conversation: CPVC pipes (Chlorinated Polyvinyl Chloride) and PEX pipes (Cross-Linked Polyethylene). These materi ...

Insulate whatever pipes you can that are exposed,” Palmer said. “In the house, you wanna have faucets dripping at night. That way you have the constant water flowing. And t ...

When the temperature drops to dangerously cold levels everyone must take notice and use prevention to keep from suffering ...

An Iowa City resident wrote to Curious Iowa, a series from The Gazette that answers readers’ questions, to find out what ...

But if you can’t replace your PVC pipes with PEX in time for freezing weather, Palmer said insulation is key. “Insulate whatever pipes you can that are exposed,” Palmer said. “In the house ...

CPVC pipes (Chlorinated Polyvinyl Chloride) and PEX pipes (Cross-Linked Polyethylene). These materials have replaced traditional metal piping options in many homes thanks to their affordability ...

This longer period of cold air may freeze some pipes in older or less-insulated homes and mobile homes. Well-insulated homes or ones with extra pipe coverings or even flexible piping like PEX are less ...

Bany said homeowners should consider PEX piping, which is flexible and expands under pressure, making it less likely to burst during freezing conditions. Insulation in the attic is also crucial ...