When I accidentally caused some kinks in PEX pipe while installing my home's plumbing system, I thought I'd messed up beyond ...

If you ever encounter a loud banging noise in your shower, don't look behind the curtain. I had just finished renovating my bathroom, including installing new shower plumbing, a new tub, fresh ceramic ...

WASHINGTON — Scores of home and business owners have been turning on their faucets only to discover they have no running water due to frozen pipes. As blistering cold temperatures linger in the D.C.

The pipes are noisy only after hot water usage. The fact that you hear the noise only when hot water is used in the shower is a clue to the source of the problem. Copper pipes expand when hot water ...

With temperatures dropping, many homes are at risk for freezing pipes. This happens because water expands as it freezes, putting pressure on metal or plastic pipes and causing them to break. It's ...

According to David Lepeska, rotting pipes are responsible for floods, illness affecting millions, and trillion of gallons of water lost due to leakage. But logistical issues aside, the cost of such ...

If the noise occurs when you shut off the water, then water hammer might be the culprit. In this case, the stream of water stops abruptly, and the energy creates a shockwave inside the pipe. As the ...