A hot water heater pan is used to catch run off from a hot water heater. It is usually made of metal and painted with a rustproof and waterproof finish. The pans also come with a drainage hole. This is important if you want to install a drain line to the pan. Some pans do not have this feature. If y...

Cold winter months can cause pipes to freeze and burst. Some insurance policies will not pay claims unless prior care was taken to prevent freezing. The Brunswick Fire Department says to avoid frozen pipes, flooding and costly repairs: Check and insulate pipes in unheated areas, basement, crawl spac...