drain systems

I am in the process of building a custom bar in my formal living room. Originally this was not on the plans when I purchased the house six months ago. The house is on a slab and I laid new marble flooring throughout. I was going to do just a dry bar, but I realize how beneficial a wet bar could...

A friend called about slow drainage in his double kitchen sink. When the dishwasher empties, water backs up into both bowls. When I remove the AAV, water flows freely--no problems, even during dishwasher discharge. I replaced the Studor Mini-Vent with a new one but the same problem returned...

So I've been doing a full remodel of our bathroom given water damage from the last owners. I've gone down to the joists & studs. Now I'm looking at drainage/venting solutions. I've got a few plumbers coming by in the next few weeks, but wanted to get a broader range of opinions. I have a single...

Moved into a new house several weeks ago -- have been using the plumbing and appliances (dishwasher & washing machine) as one usually might. Yesterday, I saw there was water on the floor of the basement. I did also see some shreds of paper-like material on the floor -- perhaps it was in the pipe...

So I am working through replacing all of the cast iron and galvanized steel drain and vent piping in a home I just purchased. The cast is cracking and the galvanized is rusting and joints are falling apart. I won't even get started on the clogged supply lines, that is the next project. I have...