How Drain Plumbing Works In order for water to flow down a drain, the pipes need air to equalize the pressure in the drain ...

I discovered the radiant heating system, and most of the plumbing drains and vents are installed incorrectly. It turns out ...

Have you heard the old saying, “You don’t know what you don’t know”? It’s an axiom homeowners should always keep in mind when thinking about the mechanical and structural systems hidden ...

I ran outside, looked up at my roof — and saw a woodpecker drilling ... The range of metal they'll drum on includes chimney caps, vent pipes, gutters, aluminum siding, TV antennas, drain pipes ...

We Canadians deal with extreme winter challenges each year, and one of the most annoying (and mysterious) happens when rooftop plumbing vent pipes get plugged with frost. This is called “ice ...