Many homeowners try to address plumbing issues on their own, but that isn’t always a good idea. “While it’s great that ...

When the temperature drops to dangerously cold levels everyone must take notice and use prevention to keep from suffering ...

Most contain a saddle valve (which doesn’t meet plumbing code in some regions), and some contain plastic tubing (which can ...

Nelson Mechanical gets called in by a homeowner who wants a high-end radiant system without ANY plastic components—is that ...

If you turn on a faucet and no water comes out, or only a trickle, it could indicate a frozen pipe. Discolored water: If you do get water, but it's discolored (brown, reddish, or cloudy), it could ...

We're in the thick of winter. Is your home equipped to handle more cold weather? If you haven't already, you should be sealing up your windows, caulking up any cracks — oh, and doing everything ...

Apply heat to the section of the pipe using an electric heating pad, hair dryer or portable space heater. Be sure to watch out for flammable materials. Keep the faucet open as pipes are treated to ...

There are multiple precautions you can take during this week's cold snap to protect water pipes exposed to exterior walls.

If it’s a minor repair or a pipe you can easily access, DIY might be an option. For more complicated projects, like replacing ...