The behind-the-wall framework of a home contains a vital plumbing system that keeps it running efficiently and safely. Within every residential plumbing system you have subsystems that include ...

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Many high-performing, water-saving fixtures and appliances are designed like straws, supplying only enough water to satisfy one’s thirst. But the pipes that bring that water into Americans’ homes are ...

If you’ve never heard of polybutylene piping, chances are you’ve never needed a major plumbing renovation in your house. Polybutylene is often called “poly,” “Poly B,” or “PB.” These days, it no ...

CheapInsurance.com reports frozen pipe claims are often denied due to alleged homeowner negligence. Maintaining adequate heat ...

In the coldest states, most homeowners know someone who has dealt with a burst pipe from freezing temperatures. Here's how ...

Exposed pipes don’t have to be the uninvited guests that crash your carefully curated home design party. Whether you’re ...

The goal is to help decision-makers like municipalities, engineers and contractors confidently choose plastic pipe based on ...

Your homeowners insurance policy should cover any sudden water damage due to a plumbing malfunction or broken pipe. However, most policies exclude damage to your home that occurred gradually, such as ...

More than 270 schools in Puerto Rico are modifying their schedules this week after one of the U.S. territory’s main water pipes recently broke.