The Latest Plumbing Articles

Putting vegetable oil down a basement floor drain can stop nasty sewer smells from wafting up.

In some ways, your house is a bit of a mystery. What goes on behind its walls? We answer some of the questions about your home you've always wondered about.

If you're dealing with fruit flies in the garbage disposal, you're facing one of the kitchen's most frustrating pest problems. Here are some crafty solutions.

Does your water softener seem to be clogged? These are some of the most common reasons.

Any gas leak smell is enough to warrant further investigation, though some may not indicate an emergency. Find out when natural gas odors should be reported.

A simple clog typically only blocks one drain, but ewer line clogs impact your entire home and cause several drains to back up simultaneously.

Some chemo medications people take as part of cancer treatment can make their way into septic systems through waste affecting the bacteria that reside there.