We all need running water in our homes for hot showers, cooking, drinking water and even for the everyday chores of using the dishwasher and washing machine. If you’re experiencing banging, pops or ...

Should You Reline or Replace Your Pipes? Pipes wear out, just like any other plumbing component. That's why they will need to be replaced or repaired at some point in the future, or leaks will ...

Winter's frigid air can bring with it potential plumbing problems, including frozen pipes. Water expands when it freezes, so ...

The holidays are a time for indulgent foods: Gravy, fatty meats, baked treats and more. These foods may be central to a traditional holiday feast, but can cause major problems with clogging pipes — ...

Having spent 30+ years in residential construction, contracting, remodeling, maintenance and home repair, Deane now contributes DIY, informational and financial content as a freelance writer and ...

From burst pipes to clogged drains, plumbing disasters can take place at any moment, leaving you feeling overwhelmed and underprepared. Knowing what to do when a plumbing disaster arises helps you ...

Dear James: My house has 2½ bathrooms and each of the toilets has problems such as inadequate flushing, noisy flushing and self-flushing. There are literally hundreds of replacements parts and repair ...

Taking care of a home is a continuous process — one that combines beauty, comfort, and attention to all the little details ...

Landlords are required to make repairs to preserve safety and habitability in a reasonable time period. In a heatwave, a "reasonable" time period to fix a busted air conditioner may be shorter than a ...

Opinions expressed by Digital Journal contributors are their own. Plumbing nightmares — every business owner has experienced them at some point. It might be a kitchen sink transforming into a ...