Emergency plumbing failures can exceed $5,000, but many U.S. households lack savings to cover the cost-leaving homeowners financially exposed when systems fail. Plumbing systems often fail without ...

According to Allison Harrison, co-owner of Goodbee Plumbing in Covington, Louisiana, harsh chemical drain cleaners are one of ...

Only a registered plumber will do.And for good reason: "If the drinking water becomes contaminated, liability issues arise that no insurance covers," he explains.Otherwise, give it a go yourself as ...

Explore smart upgrades that make modern plumbing systems more efficient, from water-saving fixtures and leak detection to ...

Sinks can become a catch-all dumping ground for waste in the kitchen and bathroom, but they shouldn't be. Many of the things ...

Big holiday meals and extra guests in the home, can put serious stress on plumbing. Longtime east bay plumbing expert Maurice Williams, and owner of Leapfrog Plumbing, gives tips on how to avoid ...