If you poke a drinking straw into your soft drink and place a finger over the opening, you can lift the straw out and the liquid in the straw will stay. Remove your finger and the liquid runs out.

A clogged drain could signal greater issues with your home's sewer line that can't be fixed with DIY solutions. These major ...

Q: My washing machine is in the basement in a room directly beneath the kitchen. When water drains from the washer, it’s going into a hole in the basement floor. The sump pump kicks on, but the water ...

Plumbing problems are never fun. Admittedly, no problems are fun, but plumbing problems—like clogged sinks and drains—can affect your ability to take a shower, flush the toilet, or even wash your ...

During the extreme cold, don't forget to check your outdoor exhaust pipes, to keep them clear of ice and snow. Public safety agencies are reminding people to bundle up, take a look, and clear any ...