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 ...

When it comes to household repairs, I firmly believe that information is the best tool you can have. Plumbing, for example, may not be exciting or glamorous, but it is well worth learning the basics.

“Make sure the plumber is licensed and insured, check with the Better Business Bureau (BBB), and get at least three quotes,” ...

Live in a home long enough and you'll eventually have to deal with clogged sinks, dripping faucets, plugged-up toilets and leaky pipes. There's simply no way to avoid it: plumbing problems happen.

In previous columns we have discussed workload management and estimating as “hard” basics in the plumbing/mechanical subcontracting business. Inventory control is another area that can either make ...

The first time you empty the P-trap on your bathroom sink, you’re likely to gag. A few times more, and you get tougher. It’s a lot like getting used to changing baby diapers. The P-trap is that curved ...

In the United States, most of us take our potable water supply for granted. We have safe water to drink and cook with, as well as readily available hot water to bathe in. We have professional, ...

We’re celebrating a Kailua festival with a huge dinosaur, and cookies! Join us for today’s episode of HI Now Daily for times and activities. Plus, we’re trying out venison pizza on Maui.