Category Archives: Plumbing

Water leaking from your shower valve? Learn how to tell a worn cartridge from a bad diverter or a leak behind the wall, and what repair costs.

PEX-A and PEX-B are two ways of making the same pipe, not two quality grades. See how they differ on freezing, fittings, flow and cost, and which fits your home.

Learn how a sewer line belly is diagnosed, when repair is needed, and what camera footage and contractor answers to demand before approving the work.

Learn why vent stacks freeze in tight homes, try six safer thawing steps without climbing the roof, and see when a plumber should handle lasting fixes.

Find safe 10-minute checks for a sump pump that keeps running, learn what to record before calling a plumber, and weigh pump lifespan and backup options.

Spot old house plumbing problems with an eight point checklist for buyers and homeowners, then learn safe next steps for lead lines, leaks, and sewer backups.

Learn how to safely clear a dishwasher drain, check the filter, hose, and disposal, spot pump or electrical problems, and know when to call a plumber.

Learn how to tell a washer problem from a clogged home drain, check the 30 inch standpipe clue, dry the room safely, and know when to call a plumber.

Brown water from the tap? Avoid drinking it, flush a cold fixture, check other taps, and contact your utility. Find out when a plumber should step in.

Contain a restaurant grease trap overflow, then prevent another by cleaning at 25% capacity or every 90 days and keeping inspection records on file.