A plumbing expert says most people are tackling smelly, blocked sinks all wrong - but two cupboard staples could help fix it ...

The best way to disconnect a soldered pipe is to cut it. But sometimes you can't—either because you can't get a cutting tool into the space or because cutting would leave the pipe too short to make a ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Matthew Dutile There are few things more stressful, or expensive, than walking into your basement and noticing water on the floor.

The holiday season generates lots of business for plumbers, as all of those houseguests and cooking sprees overtax systems. Fortunately, there are simple things you can do year-round to protect your ...

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A clogged sink can really ruin a day, but did you know it's easy enough to fix on your own? Assuming you're comfortable mucking around with the pipes under your sink, you may be able to solve the ...

Dear Joe: Most homeowners overlook this added benefit when it comes to saving water. In most cases if you lower your town water use, your town sewer costs can also be lowered. If you have a well and ...

There are few things more stressful, or expensive, than walking into your basement and noticing water on the floor. Whether it’s from a failed sump pump, a leaky water heater, or a burst pipe, ...

Question: Dear Ed: Like most families, we want to cut down on our home's water usage. To be honest, other than taking shorter showers I'm not sure where to start. What are your recommendations for ...