Leak on your side of the meter? Who fixes what, and how to check
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.
Seasonal tips
Thanksgiving and the kitchen drain: where the grease should go
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.
Water heater maintenance before winter: 6 checks to do this fall
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.
Before the first freeze: a 9-step plumbing checklist
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.