THE PLUMBER Protects the Health of the Nation. Strong words and a credo willingly accepted by those of us who choose to work in this honorable profession. Prior to modern sanitary plumbing, ...

Given the sheer number of structural, mechanical and electrical components within a typical multi-family structure, it’s easy to overlook a building’s plumbing system when major problems aren’t ...

After nearly 20 years of writing this plumbing column, it’s time to hang up my plunger. I want to say thanks by revisiting my favorite toilet question. I hope you enjoy my creature feature finale: Q: ...

“Just before we pass from this earth, we take with us our own, unique memories. A fervent hope is that we are a lasting memory for someone else.” Don’t go looking for the author of this quote because ...

Once upon a time, a little gurgling of the water in the toilet bowl, just as I was almost done with my typical five-minute shower, indicated something wasn't quite right with my plumbing system. And ...

Q: I enjoy your plumbing column and have learned a lot. I've also seen how plumbing has gone high-tech with things like smart toilets. But, now I am starting to hear about smart toilet seats. What ...

We heard a shploosh at our house today, and we were glad. My house was built in 1817, the year James Madison retired as President, except for the back part of the house, which is even older. Home ...

Q: I had a very strange plumbing surprise here in Florida, and my friend told me that years ago, you had done a column on this “not-so-common” toilet issue. What happened was that I awoke one morning ...

After nearly 20 years of writing this plumbing column, it’s time to hang up my plunger. I want to say thanks by revisiting my favorite toilet question. I hope you enjoy my creature feature finale: Q: ...