I just discovered a small amount of water dripping from the black – approximately 6 inches wide – PVC drain pipe where it exits the ceiling in the basement. I checked the elbow and the water is coming ...

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 ...

Water damage rarely begins with a dramatic burst pipe. It usually starts as a quiet signal in the background, easy to ...

Q Our toilet has a noise like water running, but it doesn’t flush. It just kind of seeps and my water bill has gone up. Our plumber thought a new flapper valve was needed, so we installed one. It does ...