Q. I'm interested in buying a two story house built in 1927. The current owners have lived there since 1946 and have done very little updating. One potential problem: there is a one inch diameter pipe ...

I’ve always loved doing plumbing work because it’s a true three-dimensional puzzle. I’ve been a master plumber since 1981, and I always say if you have a daughter, son or grandchild who wants to have ...

It’s vital that plumbing drainpipes, as well as the vents that connect to them, be installed correctly so sewer gas never enters your home. Sewer gas can be found in septic tanks, city sewer systems ...

Some bathroom and kitchen sinks have “S” traps like this one that drain into the floor. It’s important that sewer gas doesn’t get trapped in them. Proper venting of drain lines ensures that a small ...

Villella Products Co, LLC. recently announced that it was awarded a Patent on its New line of Sewer Skewers. The company's proprietary "Sewer Vent Defroster" product, that prevents roof top Sewer ...