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 ...

The white pipe sticking up out of the roof is a plumbing vent. The rubber boot at the base of the plumbing vent is part of the flashing kit for this vent, and the boot has dried out and split. Here's ...

New York City is in the midst of updating a significant portion of its building code. Learning it can become either a monumental task or a rather enjoyable adventure. I've always favored fundamental ...

I have a remodeling project coming up and I intend to do the plumbing work. I’m good to go on the water lines, but the drain lines and plumbing vents are my weak spot. Is there a fail-safe method of ...

Plumbing vent flashings are notorious spots for roof leaks. If you have a leak in the general area of a plumbing vent, check the condition of the vent flashing. Look for rust holes or gaps around ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. With the snow accumulation in Minot and more ...

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 ...

Question: I have been having problems with the top of my stack getting covered in snow this winter. It is six inches tall and I was going to extend it this spring. I was going to add a 12-inch piece ...

Q Every time I use my washing machine and the water pumps out, or when I drain my tub, I get bubbles in my toilet. Also, the water level in the toilet bowl lowers. This happens every time. Do you have ...