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.

Low kitchen faucet pressure often results from sediment or scale buildup, not faucet failure. Clean supply lines, faucet screen, and soak sprayer head in vinegar to restore pressure. If pressure ...

Insert the zip tie into the drain, and push it down as far as you can. Slowly, pull the zip tie out. It should bring up the hair along with any gunk that’s trapped in it.

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

Here are some gadgets worth having around the house to detect issues or prevent minor problems from causing major damage. How ...

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 ...

Students in a Toms River High School South technical program repaired a burst pipe in the school's cafeteria. This is the second time students in the Project SPEAR-IT program have fixed a broken pipe ...

WASHINGTON (7News) — It will take several weeks for DC Water to fix the sewer pipe near I-495 and Clara Barton Parkway that collapsed on January 19 and sent nearly 250 million gallons of raw sewage ...

A water leak at the Louvre has caused damage to a 19th Century ceiling painting, in the latest major setback for the Parisian museum. Water damage was discovered in room 707, also known as the ...

A plan to limit clubs to two Under-10s teams has divided opinion, with supporters and critics locked in fierce debate over workability. Paddy Swayn’s proposal to limit clubs to two Under-10s teams — ...

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