The plumbing system in your home needs two things to work properly: water and air. While the first one is obvious, the second one might not be, so let us explain: In order for water to flow down a ...

Everybody knows that plumbing can be a messy, smelly and altogether nasty job. Nobody wants to do it except plumbers, who make good money doing the work nobody else wants to undertake. The best way to ...

A gurgling sink is usually a sign that something in the drainage or venting system isn't working properly. It isn't always an emergency, but it can be an early warning that a developing issue needs ...

If you poke a drinking straw into your soft drink and place a finger over the opening, you can lift the straw out and the liquid in the straw will stay. Remove your finger and the liquid runs out.

Clogged and slow-running drains are a common nuisance most of us would rather avoid. Having said that, there are steps you can take to keep your drains “tuned up” and running freely. Additionally, if ...

Q. Hey, Tim, I had the opportunity to tour a house under construction. All the plumbing drain lines were in, but I also saw all sorts of other extra pipes that connected to the drain pipes and ...

Q: Last year I finished college and moved into my first apartment. After reading your column for years, I feel like I have a special Ph.D. (Plumbing & heating Degree!). I know that I’m limited as to ...

Lehigh Valley Hospital safety officials have ruled out a possible culprit in a vapor leak at the Salisbury Township laboratory — the 300-gallon dilution tank. Inspectors from BCM Engineers checked the ...

K L Contractor Plumbing Inc has released a new plumbing blog post titled “Understanding Bathroom Sink Backing Up Into Bathtub: Causes & Remedies.” The article explains why sink water can rise into a ...