It seemed, perhaps, that there was a hint of the scent of damp to the back kitchen cupboard. I figured it was something coming through the shared vent pipe and lingering after they stripped out a ...

Water leaks can be incredibly damaging and expensive. Having these tools can help detect them—and locate their source—before ...

Q: I’ve noticed two things about my lawn. First, there’s an area that is really green and much taller than the surrounding grass; and second, this same area is very soft. I know something is wrong, ...

Overtightening Connections Many homeowners believe tighter equals better when fixing pipe connections. Overtightening supply ...

Shut off the water to the leaking water valve. Unscrew the handle from the stem, lift the handle off, then loosen and remove ...

In the wake of winter weather that damaged many after water pipes burst last month, Grand Prairie is giving residents a chance to learn how to repair leaky pipes. Residents can take part in a two-part ...

There are 35,000 licensed plumbers in the state of Texas, but it's not enough to meet the current demand. After the cold snap that caused pipes to freeze and flood homes all over Texas, plumbers are ...

We all need running water in our homes for hot showers, cooking, drinking water and even for the everyday chores of using the dishwasher and washing machine. If you’re experiencing banging, pops or ...

A leaky shower head is significantly annoying — not only does the drip potentially cause discoloration in the shower or bathtub and drive up your water bill, but each drip may slowly drive you crazy ...