Only a registered plumber will do.And for good reason: "If the drinking water becomes contaminated, liability issues arise that no insurance covers," he explains.Otherwise, give it a go yourself as ...

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 ...

Chauncey grew up on a farm in rural northern California. At 18 he ran away and saw the world with a backpack and a credit card, discovering that the true value of any point or mile is the experience ...

Sinks can become a catch-all dumping ground for waste in the kitchen and bathroom, but they shouldn't be. Many of the things ...

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 ...