Avoiding common toilet clogs takes more than meeting basic code requirements. Here's what to know to set your bathroom ...

If you poke a drinking straw into your soft drink and place a finger over the opening, you can lift the straw out and the liquid in the straw will stay. Remove your finger and the liquid runs out.

Clogged and slow-running drains are a common nuisance most of us would rather avoid. Having said that, there are steps you can take to keep your drains “tuned up” and running freely. Additionally, if ...

Drain flies and greasy vents are only some of the violations found in Taylor between January and April, according to Wayne County Health Department inspection reports. Many of the violations have been ...

Q: Last year I finished college and moved into my first apartment. After reading your column for years, I feel like I have a special Ph.D. (Plumbing & heating Degree!). I know that I’m limited as to ...

Mike Spain returns the Nerf softball to his son Jamie, who accidentally tossed the ball into a roof drain vent more than 35 years ago. Plumber Richard Fazio decends from the roof after retrieving a ...

Q: Last week, my home was inspected for the buyer. When my agent gave me the buyer’s request for repairs, one thing took me by surprise. I have lived in this home for over 20 years and never had a ...

If the damage is already done, the Green Gobbler Hair Grabber will help save the day by quickly clearing clogged drains in sinks, tubs and showers. It’s made from sturdy, reusable plastic, and it’ll ...