Q: I have a problem with my plumbing. Below my kitchen sink is a copper pipe that comes out of the wall, extends for about a foot and then goes back into the wall. I have noticed a small leak coming ...

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 ...

One potential problem when repairing a water shut-off valve leak is that the pressure you put on the packing nut to turn it ...

CRANBERRY, Pa. (KDKA) - It's a problem unique to copper pipes, but not limited to just one neighborhood. Now a Cranberry homeowner wants to find out: who else is calling the plumber? KDKA's Meghan ...

While plumbing emergencies are a challenge, it’s not always a good idea to take the quickest route to deal with them. In particular, a popular Tiktok “hack” that advises fixing a plumbing leak with a ...

Fixing underground water pipes usually means digging up roads and sidewalks — a process that's disruptive and expensive. However, researchers at the University of Sheffield in the U.K. are working on ...

Residents in the Plainview and Old Bethpage communities of Long Island have a mystery on their hands. For a year now, residents have discovered pinhole leaks in their copper pipes, causing water ...

Q: Hi, Ed. I really enjoy your columns, especially when the topic is water conservation. We are thinking of installing a new toilet to replace our old water-guzzling 3.5-gallon toilet. Are there any ...

Slab leaks can cause water damage, introduce wastewater and lead to costly repairs. So it’s important to repair any suspected slab leak as soon as possible to limit risk and damage. Understanding the ...