Having a home with a basement comes with its own set of challenges, particularly when it comes to managing excess water. Basements are naturally prone to water accumulation from moisture, leaks, and ...

Water flowing over a tiled floor into a shower drain. - Settapongd Dee-ud/Getty Images Nothing ruins a morning shower like standing in ankle-deep water because of poor drainage. If it's not caused by ...

I recently had a plumbing emergency in my own home. The main drain pipe under the basement floor got clogged with toilet paper. The culprit is a newer low-flush toilet in a basement bathroom. I’ve ...

I read your article on getting rid of a cold-storage room, so I thought of writing you about my three-year-old house. I am planning on finishing my basement and am considering building a washroom in ...

Q: I read your articles online and really appreciate all the easy-to-follow information. Recently you wrote about "air-pressurized" toilets that deliver a very powerful flush. We have a basement ...

Nothing ruins a morning shower like standing in ankle-deep water because of poor drainage. If it's not caused by a clog, this issue is typically due to a height mismatch where the drain assembly sits ...