I’ve always loved doing plumbing because it’s a very interesting three-dimensional challenge to install drain, waste and vent piping in a new home or a large remodeling job. Because I was also the ...

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 ...

Dear Pat: My husband does many dirty car projects in thegarage. We would like to install a toilet and sink in the corner ofthe garage, but it is built on a slab with no drain. How can we addthis? —- ...

Dear Debbie: There is nothing worse than trying to clean old black motor oil and grease mixed with grit from the doorknobs and floors, not to mention their odor. The very fine grit from brakes and ...

I did an in-person inspection consultation recently. A man purchased a 50-year-old home next to a ski resort. He and his family are avid snow skiers and were tired of renting expensive condominiums.

Toilets are a pretty important part of your life is my guess. They might appear simple to you, but in reality, they’re quite complex. I’m going to try to demystify the porcelain pedestal in an effort ...

Timothy has written about personal finance, including detailed home renovation and repair cost guides, since 2017. His work covers everything from plumbing and roofing to solar and pest control. Find ...