I recently had a plumbing emergency in my own home. The main drain pipe under the basement floor got clogged with toilet paper. The culprit is a newer low-flush toilet in a basement bathroom. I’ve ...

Q. Hey, Tim, I had the opportunity to tour a house under construction. All the plumbing drain lines were in, but I also saw all sorts of other extra pipes that connected to the drain pipes and ...

Have you heard the old saying, “You don’t know what you don’t know”? It’s an axiom homeowners should always keep in mind when thinking about the mechanical and structural systems hidden behind the ...

I recently helped out a homeowner in Pittsburgh. His wife had decided it was time to tear out an outdated platform bathtub. She wanted to replace it with a new, sleek soaking tub shaped like an ...

Plumbing vent pipes have to be sized correctly, they need to have a slope to them to drain any condensate back to the drain pipes, and they must be installed with great care. (iStock) Perspective by ...

Learn why venting is important in a plumbing remodel and how to choose the best plumbing vent diagram for your space. When planning for a new appliance, an addition to your plumbing system, or a ...

Damaged siding is ugly to look at, but it also presents other risks that could turn into more expensive problems for a ...

Should PVC schedule 40 pipe and fittings continue to be permitted for combustion exhaust venting? You and I have come across PVC that has gone from white to many colored shades: from light yellow to ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? Knowing how to prevent your pipes from freezing during frigid winter weather can ...