Q: We have an odor coming from the cabinets under the sink. We can’t seem to locate the source or solve the problem. What can we do? A: Odor sources can be hard to find. Under the sink, the drain is a ...

Q: We have a gurgling sound that erupts from our bathtub drain every time we flush the toilet. No water comes up from the drain and it drains well when we shower. Could something be wrong with the ...

Q. Hey, Tim, I had the opportunity to tour a house under construction. All the plumbing drain lines were in, but I also saw all sorts of other extra pipes that connected to the drain pipes and ...

The plumbing system in your home needs two things to work properly: water and air. While the first one is obvious, the second one might not be, so let us explain: In order for water to flow down a ...

I recently had a plumbing emergency in my own home. The main drain pipe under the basement floor got clogged with toilet paper. The culprit is a newer low-flush toilet in a basement bathroom. I’ve ...

Q: Last week, my home was inspected for the buyer. When my agent gave me the buyer’s request for repairs, one thing took me by surprise. I have lived in this home for over 20 years and never had a ...

If you poke a drinking straw into your soft drink and place a finger over the opening, you can lift the straw out and the liquid in the straw will stay. Remove your finger and the liquid runs out.

We Canadians deal with extreme winter challenges each year, and one of the most annoying (and mysterious) happens when rooftop plumbing vent pipes get plugged with frost. This is called “ice capping” ...