All it takes is some DIY experience (or a friend who has it) and a small investment to build a compact “hoop house,” also known as a greenhouse or hothouse – or, for cocktail party ...

Greenhouses top the wishlists of gardeners everywhere — they're the ultimate staple in a grower's garden, providing stable conditions for healthy plants. But are greenhouses worth it? There are ...

Most of the public pipes are made of copper, but some are "galvanized" iron, meaning they have a protective zinc coating. Most of the private pipes are plastic, either polyvinyl chloride (PVC ...

How cold does it have to be for pipes to freeze? Water in pipes will start to form ice at 32 degrees Fahrenheit (0 degrees Celsius). How do you know if your pipes are frozen? If you turn on a ...

Nothing beats waking up to sub-zero temperatures only to realize your pipes are frozen. Temperatures across Iowa have been stuck below zero and wind chills since Sunday have hit 20 to more than 30 ...

And broken pipes and damaged homes are the last thing anyone wants to deal with on top of the frigid weather. Cold weather can cause pipes to freeze and then burst, so learning how to protect your ...

Here's what you can do if your pipes are frozen, and how to prevent it from happening again if your temperatures will drop below freezing again Wednesday night. The American Red Cross offered ...

Small hobby greenhouses can be built for a few hundred dollars, while large high tunnels for commercial growing run several thousand dollars or more. -Low-cost PVC vs stronger galvanized steel ... and ...

In some cases, the Arctic blast could lead to frozen pipes, which could burst and lead to flooding. And while there are several things you can do to prevent your pipes from freezing, it's a ...

The prolonged freezing temperatures can pose a danger to water lines in a home. Frozen pipes can be more than just an inconvenience to a resident. If a pipe breaks due to a freeze, it can cause ...