When you buy or renovate an older home, the first hint of a plumbing issue can feel like a five‑figure problem waiting to happen. Before you start pricing full repipes, the smarter move is to ask one ...

Installing or fixing a faucet can seem like a daunting task. But, in many cases homeowners can update the kitchen and bath themselves – all you need are the right tools, good judgment and a little ...

Q: The waste water from the clothes washer and kitchen sink drain onto the floor of the garage or into the backyard through a pipe on the exterior of the home/kitchen wall. This pipe was broken before ...

A. When in doubt, check it out. Even an apparently minor plumbing upgrade like water heater replacement may require a permit, and every locale has its own regulations. There's a good chance they will ...

Installing or fixing a faucet can seem like a daunting task. But, in many cases homeowners can update the kitchen and bath themselves — all you need are the right tools, good judgment and a little ...