Plumbing is a key component in any modern home, playing an important part in delivering clean water to the property and also removing waste and wastewater. Cold and hot water lines run throughout the ...

Dear James: I plan to add a new bathroom, and some old plumbing should also be replaced. I’m not comfortable using a torch and solder, so would plastic plumbing be good? — Laura W. Dear Laura: ...

Here's the thing. " Honestly, who hasn't been there?Saving money on home repairs feels empowering. Yet there's a side to DIY ...

Be your plumber, and forget expensive plumbing bills. Modern materials and fixtures have made DIY plumbing a snap. If you’re a do-it-yourselfer — and especially if you live in an old house — at some ...

You may or may not know that not only am I a home builder, but I’ve also been a master plumber since age 29. I was drawn to the plumbing craft because of its fascinating three-dimensional nature. Your ...

Some basic tools and supplies are all that you need to tackle basic home plumbing repairs, and there are quite a few home plumbing repairs that you can fix yourself rather than have to call out the ...

Many homeowners believe tighter equals better when fixing pipe connections. Overtightening supply tubes, pipe and fittings and toilet bolts is one of the most frequent mistakes DIYers make. They crank ...