Learn why venting is important in a plumbing remodel and how to choose the best plumbing vent diagram for your space. Choosing the right plumbing vent diagram is essential when planning a remodel or ...

Q. I have a question about my home plumbing. My home was built in 1975 and has PVC piping. Each time I use the bathroom sink or flush the toilet there is a loud snapping noise in the plumbing where ...

The white pipe sticking up out of the roof is a plumbing vent. The rubber boot at the base of the plumbing vent is part of the flashing kit for this vent, and the boot has dried out and split. Here's ...

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 behind the ...

New York City is in the midst of updating a significant portion of its building code. Learning it can become either a monumental task or a rather enjoyable adventure. I've always favored fundamental ...

Plumbing vents protect plumbing traps. They don't make fixtures drain faster; in fact, they do the opposite. When it comes to first time home buyers, one of the least understood components of a home ...

Cold weather brings challenges for homeowners, especially when temperatures start to dip below zero for extended periods of time. Some of those troubles can be connected to frozen water pipes, while ...

PELICAN RAPIDS, Minn.-A Minnesota company was recently awarded a patent for its device that prevents ice from building up in roof vent pipes.Villella Products LLC announced last week that it was ...