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Most plumbers train for 4 to 5 years before their first license, but the rules run from 1 year in some states to 5 years or more in others. Here is every state side by side.
A high winter water bill often means a leak. How to check with your meter, and why the pipe between the meter and your house is usually your job, not the utility’s.
Turkey fat and cooking oil are a classic holiday clog. What sewer utilities in Portland, New York and San Francisco say to do with grease, plus disposal and wipes advice.
Your water heater works hardest in winter. Six checks from the Department of Energy, the EPA, the CPSC and the manufacturer’s manual, and the signs it is time to call a plumber.
Homeowners are told to check a plumber’s license before they hire. About half of the businesses we list print a license number on their own website.
Water systems must replace lead service lines within 10 years under EPA’s 2024 rule. Here is how to find out if your home has one, and what to do meanwhile.
Hoses, sprinklers, exposed pipes and the main shut-off: nine things to do this fall so a cold night does not end with a burst pipe.