Placing toilets, showers, and sinks too far away from the main drain stack causes clogs in the future. The drain stack is the main vertical pipe, and water should reach it quickly and drain downward.

DR. VOSS WROTE: "How do you keep sink/shower drains from accumulating stinky gunk and, if it is already there, how do you get rid of it? "A couple weeks ago, we replaced our kitchen counter tops. When ...

Everybody knows that plumbing can be a messy, smelly, and altogether unpleasant job. Nobody wants to deal with it except licensed plumbing contractors, who earn well by handling work most people ...

Stormwater drainage grates help maintain the efficiency of drain systems to avoid damage to other systems. Well-constructed grates stop debris from getting into the drain system while also providing ...

Continuing our feature on drainage systems for high-rise buildings, Guy Wilson outlines a single stack solution that has now been approved for use in the UAE. The Sovent single stack drainage system ...

A bathroom remodel, when done right, can solve many problems. You can improve your bathroom's style, usability, storage, and more. But when done improperly, it might cause headaches (and expensive ...