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 ...

A main sewer line clog might not seem to present an immediate threat to your home (like, oh, a fire), but it's an issue that should be addressed as quickly as possible. The consequences of not ...

When does a clogged drain become a sign of a larger sewer line issue? The distinction between a routine clog and a developing sewer line problem is the focus of a HelloNation article featuring ...

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 ...

Any curve in a pipe increases the potential for blockage. Drain traps are one of the most common places for blockages to occur. Drains are hidden heroes in your home. If you’re lucky, you can go for ...

Q: My washing machine is in the basement in a room directly beneath the kitchen. When water drains from the washer, it’s going into a hole in the basement floor. The sump pump kicks on, but the water ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Nearly two months after the public learned about a major clog in a combined sewer pipe on Jones Island, new analysis by the ...