Tile and plumbing are natural neighbors. Bathrooms, kitchens and other areas that use water are often laid with tile because homeowners expect to splash it around from time to time. But those two can be good neighbors or bitter enemies.
Properly laid and sealed tile will keep water from getting into unwanted areas for decades. But [...]

Outside water spigots are one of the most common sources of water leak around the home. Sometimes they only leak when the water is turned on. In more extreme cases they leak all the time, sometimes a small drip, other times a serious flow. But all these problems are easy and inexpensive to repair.
If the [...]

Plumbers earn their income. Most are skilled professionals who spent years learning a trade. They come to rescue us in times of crisis or for important projects. But, as thousands of jokes attest, they’re expensive and often not available when you need them. That’s not their fault. Their services are in high demand. Good fortune [...]

Anti-siphon spigots are the homeowner’s hero for those who live in cold winter climates. For an extra dollar or two you can avoid having to replace an outdoor spigot due to low temperatures. Here’s why…
In areas where winter temperatures get below 20F/-7C, it’s possible for trapped water in the spigot and sillcock to freeze and [...]

Savvy Owners Save $10,000 by Using Above-floor Plumbing Technology in Creating Separate, but Luxurious Living Quarters for Older Relatives
(ARA) - Bathroom additions rank among the most common home improvements, and the investment almost always pays off at resale. But when it comes to basement renovations, the expense and mess of digging for plumbing drainage lines [...]

A Plumbing Pro Shares His Secret Weapon for Managing Challenging Additions
(ARA) - If a bathroom addition is on your project list, consider a Saniflo above-floor plumbing system — especially for a basement remodel or any other room where you don’t have accessible, below-floor plumbing.
That’s the advice of Mike Coletto, an independent plumbing, HVAC and electrical [...]

There are certain things that you shouldn’t put down your sink. It’s true there are certain things that go down your drain and it has to be that way, but you can keep it cleaned out. If you don’t keep it cleaned out it will become clogged up. Sink and line maintenance is a part [...]

One of the most important lessons in owning a home is learning when to throw in the towel-or the plunger and call for professional help.  It does not mean you are stupid or ignorant.  It just means you know when to give up.  It is a smart person that knows when to give up and [...]

Some people pull their hair out trying to decide which pipes to buy for their indoor plumbing projects.  In order to make it easier for you to decide, you need to know what material indoor plumbing pipes are made of.  The three most common kinds of indoor pipes are listed as follows:
Copper
Galvanized
PVC
Now that you know [...]