We tend to take for granted the plumbing pipes in our homes (until and unless they break, of course). But if you’re building, adding onto or renovating a home — especially an older one — the type of ...

To help you avoid costly issues, we turned to the pipe pros at Roto-Rooter for expert advice on protecting your plumbing ...

Outdoor plumbing should not be overlooked. Winters advises disconnecting garden hoses and shutting off outdoor spigots from ...

You may wonder how I got my start as a builder. The hook was set in Boy Scouts, when I obtained my home repairs merit badge. I then helped pay my way through college working on the weekends and during ...

Caitlin O'Kane is a New York City journalist who works on the CBS News social media team as a senior manager of content and production. She writes about a variety of topics and produces "The Uplift," ...

Having spent 30+ years in residential construction, contracting, remodeling, maintenance and home repair, Deane now contributes DIY, informational and financial content as a freelance writer and ...

You probably don't think much about your plumbing until something goes wrong. It's one of those things that just works, right ...