Q: I live in the San Leandro hills, where there is clay soil. Last week, water backed up into my toilets, tub and shower. A plumber tried to remove the obstruction but was unsuccessful. He returned ...

The project will replace 330 feet of a partially collapsed clay sewer pipe located on Avenue B, between West 48th and West 50th Streets. Workers will install a 15-inch diameter PVC plastic pipe, and ...

Q:My 30-foot ornamental plum tree has sent its roots into the 1890s clay tile sewer line. It needs to be snaked about twice a year. The tree is at the front of the house; about 15 feet back from the ...

Learn how to cut, remove, and replace cast iron sewer pipe with PVC in this detailed tutorial. We cover the tools, techniques, and steps needed to safely and efficiently handle cast iron pipe, making ...

The Weekly Fix is a home maintenance column by Home Repair Resource Center, a Cleveland Heights nonprofit that helps homeowners buy, repair and retain their homes. Each week, the center offers a ...

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 ...