We tend to take for granted the plumbing pipes in our homes (until and unless they break, of course). But if you're building, adding onto or renovating a home — especially an older one — the type of ...

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I recently had a plumbing emergency in my own home. The main drain pipe under the basement floor got clogged with toilet paper. The culprit is a newer low-flush toilet in a basement bathroom. I’ve ...

Ashlyn is one of Forbes Home's in-house writers and a former civil engineer-turned content writer with over six years experience. Until recently, Ashlyn focused on creating content for Forbes Home as ...

Pipe thread tape, otherwise known as teflon tape, is a crucial aspect of plumbing. What's one mistake you should never make with teflon tape as a DIYer?

Most of the plumbing pipes in the United States are oversize, wasting water in a time of increasing drought. By Megy Karydes Many high-performing, water-saving fixtures and appliances are designed ...

You probably know to protect water pipes from the cold, but did you know the hot summer sun can cause damage, too? Prepare ...

In the corner of this room, you see a pipe chase. If you took off the plaster or drywall, you’d see a 3- or 4-inch plumbing drainpipe and the hot and cold water lines going up to a second-floor ...

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Frozen pipes can burst and cause thousands of dollars in damage. So what exactly do you do if you need to thaw your pipes and avoid major problems? Calling a plumber might seem like the only option, ...