I’ve been a master plumber since 1981. I’ve always loved doing plumbing because it’s a very interesting three-dimensional challenge to install drain, waste and vent (DWV) piping in a new home or a ...

You found the drip under the sink or the running toilet and finally got it handled. That’s good. But most “money leaks” in a ...

I’ve always loved doing plumbing because it’s a very interesting three-dimensional challenge to install drain, waste and vent piping in a new home or a large remodeling job. Because I was also the ...

With all puns possibly intended, most folks know the sinking feeling of a clogged drain. These inconveniences typically come at the worst time, when the sink is full of food, toothpaste or worse items ...

Throwing waste down the drain can seem like a convenient option, but some items will wreak havoc with your pipes. You don't ...

When it comes to plumbing, the fear upon realizing your toilet just isn’t going to flush is second only to the fear of realizing that there’s no plunger in sight. Before you resort to a “Do Not Use” ...

This story first appeared on Food52, an online community that gives you everything you need for a happier kitchen and home – that means tested recipes, a shop full of beautiful products, a cooking ...

Juan has been a home inspector for 10 years and runs a successful home inspection company in Richmond, VA. He loves inspecting homes, but his real passion is educating home owners and newer inspectors ...

In Fairfax County, one person generates 90 gallons of wastewater a day, on average. Once that water disappears down the drain or toilet, most people forget about it. It’s gone. But it’s not really ...

Of course, in the grand scheme of recent global events, this is a very minor problem, but it’s really getting on my nerves. Why is my toilet gurgling? Equally important: what can I do to quiet the ...

Poo and urine flooded a council flat for 20 hours, leaving a mum with an enormous mess to clear up. Karis Mcrae, from Hammersmith, London, saw her toilet overflow with human waste and sanitary ...