Over the weekend, I got Steve out of a big jam. He lives near Pittsburgh, and his wife decided it was time to tear out an outdated platform bathtub. She wanted a new sleek soaking tub shaped like an ...

Q. I have a question about my home plumbing. My home was built in 1975 and has PVC piping. Each time I use the bathroom sink or flush the toilet there is a loud snapping noise in the plumbing where ...

Learn the key signs that indicate you need plumbing repairs immediately, from leaks and low water pressure to unusual noises, ...

Does your toilet bubble or gurgle when flushed? While it may not seem like a critical problem, it is a sign that something is wrong with your plumbing system, and it needs to be fixed. I talked to two ...

Question: We have an embarrassing problem that happens every holiday season and I am already feeling anxious in anticipation. Our toilets are older low-flow models that were installed about 25 years ...

Beware of advice from some handymen and plumbers saying you can’t relocate vent pipes like these. They’re wrong. (Tim Carter) Perspective by Tim Carter Q: Tim, I need you to weigh in on a remodeling ...