Over the weekend, I got Steve out of a big jam. He lives near Pittsburgh, and his wife decided it was time to tear out an outdated platform bathtub. She wanted a new sleek soaking tub shaped like an ...

Q. I have a question about my home plumbing. My home was built in 1975 and has PVC piping. Each time I use the bathroom sink or flush the toilet there is a loud snapping noise in the plumbing where ...

Sub-Zero Temps, Plumbing Vents Frosted Shut When there's a long period of sub-zero temperatures in Minnesota, plumbing vents often stop working. The problem is that plumbing vents can get completely ...

The drip of a faucet, the bang of pipes and the visible signs of a leak under the sink are some notable indicators of plumbing problems. Other, potentially serious issues may not be so evident. How ...

A gurgling sink is usually a sign that something in the drainage or venting system isn't working properly. It isn't always an emergency, but it can be an early warning that a developing issue needs ...

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 ...

Every homeowner who has opened a wall or roof for a “simple” plumbing fix learns the same lesson: the venting details you cannot see are often what turn a quick repair into a full‑scale project. The ...