The intense cold front and powerful winter storms sweeping across the country are affecting areas not typically accustomed to such frigid temperatures, including Houston. In these arctic conditions, ...

Unclogging gurgling toilets and bathtubs can be an unfortunately common rite of passage for many of us living in homes. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Ideally, our bathroom pipes run smoothly ...

Q. Ever since we bought a newer house (built in 1992), we've been having trouble with the toilets. These are the 1.6 gallon toilets that apparently are required these days. I don't know how they can ...

You may wonder how I got my start as a builder. The hook was set in Boy Scouts, when I obtained my home repairs merit badge. I then helped pay my way through college working on the weekends and during ...

Below-freezing temperatures and wind chills as low as 20 degrees below zero are expected to continue until Monday and that could put extra stress on pipes, particularly those in elevated homes. “This ...

Hikers, campers and outdoor enthusiasts come across waterless toilet solutions like outhouses (also known as pit toilets) and composting toilets at trailheads and campgrounds across America’s public ...