Mitigating the effects of thermal expansion and contraction in your piping systems is not just about compliance—it's about ...

It’s a common anecdote in storm-hardened parts of the world that tornadoes and hurricanes can “suck the water right out of ...

After a couple of minutes of sucking, try turning off the vacuum cleaner and checking the hose and vacuum container for any ...

When temperatures drop below 20°F (-6°C), pipes, particularly those in uninsulated areas like basements and attics, are at ...

waste and vent lines need replacement. Even a small water leak from a pipe or a pipe fitting could indicate more severe plumbing troubles. Have leaks repaired and inspected as soon as possible to ...

There are still challenges ahead when it comes to eliminating aging lead pipes, which are no longer allowed in new plumbing. Utilities don’t have to pay for the cost of replacing lead pipes on private ...

It is almost impossible to be against a rule announced by the Environmental Protection Agency last month requiring utilities ...

Lead pipes are more likely found in older cities, like Chicago, New York, Detroit and Milwaukee, and in homes built before 1986, when the use of lead in new plumbing was banned. If you have ...

Favored for their malleability and durability, lead pipes were installed on a major scale from the late 1800s, particularly in large cities. When the plumbing corrodes, however, lead can leach ...

The plumbing in a typical home is called a drain-waste-vent system, connecting all your fixtures to a common sewer pipe that funnels wastewater into municipal systems or septic tanks. This setup ...