Nothing can shut down a functioning household faster than a stopped-up kitchen sink — and it always seems to happen right when company is about to come over. To the rescue: these expert-backed tips ...

WALNUT CREEK, Calif. (KGO) -- Hiring a plumber can be expensive. Hiring the wrong plumber can be outrageous. Most of us pick a plumber at the exact wrong time. When our house is flooding or the some ...

There are few things more annoying than a plumbing problem. You don't realize just how good we've got it with indoor plumbing until your sink's drain slows to a drizzle or your toilet starts ...

Q DEAR TIM: You may not like this, but I am about to attempt some do-it-yourself plumbing. I have all sorts of plumbing questions, and I need help selecting plumbing tools. What are the most important ...

• Homeowners can clear many toilet clogs without a plunger by using common household items. • Plunger alternatives create water or air pressure to break up the blockage or physically dislodge it. • ...

Plumber Joe Carazola has some advice that could save you hundreds on Thanksgiving or the day after. "I don't have one specifically because I'm a plumber and I don't want one. Disposals. The no-nos are ...

Those planning for a crowd at Thanksgiving may also want to give some thought about how that additional burden could affect the plumbing system to avoid plumbing emergencies. Don't shove a lot of food ...

Petri Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Drain Cleaning says homeowners should observe National Water Quality Month by implementing eco-friendly plumbing solutions "August is National Water Quality Month, ...

Thanksgiving and all its casseroles, meats and treats are hard enough on the pipes inside your body. But the holiday can also wreak havoc on the pipes inside your home — so much so that plumbers have ...