Water leaks are a homeowner's nightmare, but there's a good chance you can repair it yourself without calling in an expensive plumber. Pinhole leaks are commonplace and the only way to properly fix ...

With the bitter cold hitting the Rochester area, residents are urged to check their pipes to avoid costly damages.

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? The Takeaway: SharkBite Push-to-Connect Couplings are the fastest, easiest way we’ve ...

Q: Hi, Ed. I really enjoy your columns, especially when the topic is water conservation. We are thinking of installing a new toilet to replace our old water-guzzling 3.5-gallon toilet. Are there any ...

Once you’ve experienced the trauma of frozen water pipes, you take extremely cold weather and your home’s vulnerability more seriously. The low temperature freezes the water inside the pipes. The ...

Even into the 1960s, some plumbing pipes were connected by pouring molten lead into the joints — one of the jobs best left to a pro as some still are today. But with basic tools DIYers can handle most ...

Dear Pat: I live in an older ranch house. Over the years, the water flow from the faucets has decreased. I think it has old galvanized iron pipes. Is there anything I can do to fix this problem? —- ...