If you’ve noticed small copper pinhole leaks, you’re not alone. Many homeowners with older plumbing systems encounter this problem and wonder why it’s happening. Copper plumbing is durable, but over ...

Plastics like CPVC deliver reliable, long-term, leak-free performance—as long as they have been installed and maintained ...

Q: I’ve noticed two things about my lawn. First, there’s an area that is really green and much taller than the surrounding grass; and second, this same area is very soft. I know something is wrong, ...

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 ...

There's a difference between a slow leak and a burst pipe Phynart Studio / Getty Images Homeowners insurance usually covers sudden and accidental water damage from broken pipes. Gradual damage from ...

Leaking water pipes can allow potentially harmful contaminants into our drinking water, new research has shown. The pressure in mains water pipes usually forces water out through leaks, preventing ...

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 ...

On a sticky afternoon during northern Australia's 2021 build-up season, Edith Heiberg returned home to find her ceiling weeping with water. Plumbers are fixing leaks from polybutylene pipes multiple ...