Dear James: Whenever I shut the water off quickly, there is a banging sound. I am building a new house and want the plumbing to be quiet. What can I do to stop the banging noise? — Kenny T. Dear Kenny ...

Chauncey grew up on a farm in rural northern California. At 18 he ran away and saw the world with a backpack and a credit card, discovering that the true value of any point or mile is the experience ...

If your house was built before World War II, the plumbing may be a fairly recent feature. If it was built before the turn of the century, indoor plumbing may not even have been a gleam in a contractor ...

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 ...

The holidays are a time for celebration and comfort — but for some homeowners, they can also mean extra stress on the home’s plumbing. From long showers by out-of-town guests, to marathon dishwashing ...