Many high-performing, water-saving fixtures and appliances are designed like straws, supplying only enough water to satisfy ...

In some situations, this may prove difficult for pipes hidden in crawl spaces, concrete or other hard-to-reach areas, and can drive up the cost of installing a new plumbing system in an existing home.

There are several methods. The easiest is to cut out a section of plumbing pipe and slip in a stab-in tee (left). SharkBite ...

Plumbing emergencies can strike any time, often leading to stress and frustration for homeowners. Understanding the common ...

Mitch Nesler, president of Rochester Plumbing and Heating, gives some plumbing safety tips for Thanksgiving meal preppers.

Wipe away any pipe dope that squeezes out of the pipe. The exact origin is unclear, but I found stories indicating DOPE is an ...

Plumbing is an essential part of every home or business, but it’s often one of the most overlooked systems—until something ...

However, if multiple drains in your home clog simultaneously, you likely have a plumbing emergency on your hands. Ignoring multiple stopped pipes can lead to a sewer backup which is a severe ...

PVC piping can be used instead of cast iron for some heavy-duty plumbing and draining applications. It can also be used as a replacement for aluminum and copper pipes for use in irrigation and ...