New York City is in the midst of updating a significant portion of its building code. Learning it can become either a monumental task or a rather enjoyable adventure. I've always favored fundamental ...

Plumbing vents protect plumbing traps. They don't make fixtures drain faster; in fact, they do the opposite. When it comes to first time home buyers, one of the least understood components of a home ...

With a history that goes back to 1775, the P-trap is an essential fixture in modern plumbing, especially after improvements by the legendary Thomas Crapper in the late 1800s. You’ll find this curvy ...

Q: Last week, my home was inspected for the buyer. When my agent gave me the buyer’s request for repairs, one thing took me by surprise. I have lived in this home for over 20 years and never had a ...

Experts recommend weekly thorough cleaning and disinfecting of floor traps to keep sewers at bay. Floor traps or drains are plumbing fixtures installed in the floor of the bathroom, laundry room, ...

The first time you empty the P-trap on your bathroom sink, you’re likely to gag. A few times more, and you get tougher. It’s a lot like getting used to changing baby diapers. The P-trap is that curved ...

Many older houses in Minneapolis and Saint Paul have an old style of plumbing trap called a drum trap, which is no longer allowed in Minnesota except in special circumstances. If you're buying a home ...