Q: I went to buy some plastic drain pipe, and after looking at all the types I was confused. So I decided to do some research. I have several projects for which I need a plastic pipe. I need to add a ...

Concern about sustainability within construction means that scarcely a week goes by without a pronouncement about the sector’s need to reduce its environmental impact. One industry which is hoping to ...

The Weekly Fix is a home maintenance column by Home Repair Resource Center, a Cleveland Heights nonprofit that helps homeowners buy, repair and retain their homes. Each week, the center offers a ...

Q: I live in the San Leandro hills, where there is clay soil. Last week, water backed up into my toilets, tub and shower. A plumber tried to remove the obstruction but was unsuccessful. He returned ...