You may be faced with a decision when building a new home, or remodeling an existing one, about what type of water lines you ...

Old plumbing can function just fine with some attention and TLC. Pro plumber Jessie Cannizzaro shares tips on care and ...

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency says that the average American’s daily water consumption is about 82 gallons. At ...

A septic system treats wastewater from toilets and drains to remove oil, bacteria, viruses, and other potentially harmful substances. If yours fails, a home warranty with septic system coverage ...

Wondering if you need an iron filter? Learn the telltale signs iron is entering your water from your main supply, old pipes, ...

In this guide to septic systems, CR shares a detailed breakdown of the workings of a home septic system, with expert advice on costs, maintenance, and more. Ad-free. Influence-free.

It's a safe bet that if you're looking to buy a home you are thinking about two or three bedrooms, a spacious kitchen and walk-in closets. Perhaps you're also hoping for a big backyard.

An amateur historian posited children had been buried in "a sewage tank." A government commission investigated her claims.

Buying a home is one of the biggest investments you’ll ever make, and a home inspection is supposed to be your safety net. It ...

ALPENA — Water and sewer customers in Alpena will soon have to pay significantly more to have clogged sewer lines in their ...

The risk isn’t theoretical or extremely rare. Emergency rooms regularly treat individuals who have been injured by lightning that traveled through plumbing systems during thunderstorms. These ...

All municipalities are different, but in general, any improvements that modify a home's structure, roofing, electrical and plumbing systems, and heating and cooling systems require permits.