Drain-Waste-Vent (DWV) PVC systems are the hidden backbone of plumbing, and getting their sizing, slope, and venting right is essential for code compliance and long-term performance. From calculating ...

Before deciding on relocating any plumbing fixtures, a few more critical decisions must be made in a bathroom remodel. Specifications for the placement of plumbing fixtures and the dimensions of pipes ...

I’ve been a master plumber for over four decades in addition to building and remodeling homes. I was attracted to plumbing because it’s a fascinating three-dimensional puzzle of interconnected drain, ...

We tend to take our plumbing systems for granted. Turn on a faucet, we have water. The water runs down a drain and disappears. Out of sight, out of mind. What a luxury. It wasn’t so long ago many ...

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 capping” ...

Learn the key signs that indicate you need plumbing repairs immediately, from leaks and low water pressure to unusual noises, ...