Dear James: I plan to add a new bathroom, and some old plumbing should also be replaced. I’m not comfortable using a torch and solder, so would plastic plumbing be good? — Laura W. Dear Laura: ...

Be your plumber, and forget expensive plumbing bills. Modern materials and fixtures have made DIY plumbing a snap. If you’re a do-it-yourselfer — and especially if you live in an old house — at some ...

It never hurts to be prepared, and while you never know what challenges might arise in a house, it's good to have the tools on hand to deal with any basic updates or repairs. Here are the tools you ...

In this fascinating video, dive into the traditional craftsmanship of creating a cow bullock cart from bamboo. Watch as we ...

Water and ice dispensers have become a standard amenity of modern home refrigeration. The secret to their automation is a continuous water supply straight from the home’s existing plumbing. Hooking up ...

In recent years, there’s been a noticeable shift in how homeowners approach upgrades and renovations in their bathrooms. Once ...

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Skilled and reliable plumbing contractors will always be highly-valued, after all, no building project can be completed without an appropriate plumbing system. However, as we’ve seen across all major ...

DIY home projects can save you time and money and can leave you with a sense of accomplishment. But if you stretch yourself beyond your abilities, they can also leave you with a big mess that you end ...