Been there with the insulation parade. I tried heat tape one winter and it worked, but I always worry about leaving it plugged in. Have you ever looke...

I get what you mean about the tech not being foolproof. I’ve had similar issues—power goes out, there goes the WiFi, and suddenly all those smart aler...

That’s a solid approach, especially drying the pipe before taping—makes a huge difference. I’ve definitely been guilty of rushing and slapping tape on...