I’ve been a master plumber since 1981. I’ve always loved doing plumbing because it’s a very interesting three-dimensional challenge to install drain, waste and vent (DWV) piping in a new home or a ...

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 ...

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, ...

Q: We have a gurgling sound that erupts from our bathtub drain every time we flush the toilet. No water comes up from the drain, and it drains well when we shower. Could something be wrong with the ...

Your home has a drainage system that carries water and waste from the house to a city drain. Well, part of the system that you might not know about is the vent system. Your pipes need to have some air ...

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” ...