The P-trap is the U-shaped part of the drain, and it's a common place for sediment or gunk buildup. Most P-traps can be removed by hand, so all you need to do this is a bowl and an old toothbrush.

When left unaddressed, frozen pipes can quickly become serious (and costly) problems. To deal with them promptly, it's important to know what to look out for.

The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, 866-366-3723, uses a risk-based inspection reporting process for restaurants and other food handlers.

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Inspection reports can be found at swordsolutions.com/inspections/. Below is a list of violations found at a few restaurants in Dearborn. During a routine inspection on Jan. 30, an inspector noted ...

Bathroom listings love to brag about “updated” finishes, but a shiny vanity can hide plumbing that is already failing behind the walls. If you know how to read the clues in a remodeled bathroom, you ...

If you’re a DIY homeowner who’s not afraid to get your hands a little dirty, here are the 10 essential plumbing tools you ...

SAN ANTONIO – Joe Torres said he and his Northeast Side neighbors are tired of having to smell and see sewage water in their neighborhood near Rittiman Road. Torres said he noticed a constant stream ...

ATLANTA — A burst pipe has caused flooding inside the Fulton County Jail, creating unsafe and disruptive conditions for inmates and staff, according to Fulton County Commissioner Mo Ivory. Ivory said ...

Alex Hagler, owner of Kuumba Juice & Coffee, decided to temporarily close shop after he arrived at his business on Friday morning to find water flooding the street. Located near East Keefe Avenue and ...

17 water companies are hiking bills in a blow to millions. Water bills in England and Wales will rise by an average of £33 per household in April, in the latest above-inflation increase intended to ...