Plastics like CPVC deliver reliable, long-term, leak-free performance—as long as they have been installed and maintained ...

Q: I’ve noticed two things about my lawn. First, there’s an area that is really green and much taller than the surrounding grass; and second, this same area is very soft. I know something is wrong, ...

It seemed, perhaps, that there was a hint of the scent of damp to the back kitchen cupboard. I figured it was something coming through the shared vent pipe and lingering after they stripped out a ...

Becca Lewis is home maintenance writer who aims to foster confidence in and inspire DIY enthusiasts at all skill levels. Becca attended Southern Connecticut State University, where she studied ...

Some plumbing problems definitely call for pro-grade expertise, but fixing a water shut-off valve leak isn’t one of them. Here, we aren’t talking about leaking from the connection between the valve ...

With the cost of water rising, a leaky outdoor faucet is more than just a minor nuisance. Even the slowest drip of water adds up, resulting in a big surprise on your utility bills. But a leaky outdoor ...

After 10 years in print journalism, Nick transitioned to the home improvement space. He has specialized in maintenance, mortgages, home warranties, moving, car shipping, home security and more for 7 ...

The approximately 8-inch crack, as is common with the 1946 transmission line, was caused by a failed longitudinal weld between two sections of the 30-inch diameter section of pipe, said Tyler Johnson, ...

BOSTON - Utilities are under growing pressure from lawmakers and environmental groups to plug tens of thousands of leaks in aging underground gas pipelines, some of which are decades old. An ...