Be your plumber, and forget expensive plumbing bills. Modern materials and fixtures have made DIY plumbing a snap. If you’re a do-it-yourselfer — and especially if you live in an old house — at some ...

Dear James: I plan to add a new bathroom, and some old plumbing should also be replaced. I’m not comfortable using a torch and solder, so would plastic plumbing be good? — Laura W. Dear Laura: ...

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 ...

One of the best things about YouTube is that it has given people the ability to learn almost anything they want to learn about home improvement. Whether it's crafts, cooking, auto repair, plumbing, or ...

You may or may not know that not only am I a home builder, but I’ve also been a master plumber since age 29. I was drawn to the plumbing craft because of its fascinating three-dimensional nature. Your ...

You've still got a few weeks left to tackle those last-minute DIY projects you've been meaning to get to all summer. Make sure your roof gutters are unobstructed, as they may have collected leaves, ...