Tired of steam and smoke filling your kitchen? In this video, I show how to vent a microwave and fan through the roof — completely DIY, from start to finish, no contractor needed.

Some bathroom and kitchen sinks have “S” traps like this one that drain into the floor. It’s important that sewer gas doesn’t get trapped in them. Proper venting of drain lines ensures that a small ...

Does NY code allow for the venting of a kitchen island sink via air admittance valve similar to the one shown here as option 2.

Have you heard the old saying, “You don’t know what you don’t know”? It’s an axiom homeowners should always keep in mind when thinking about the mechanical and structural systems hidden behind the ...

Q: I have a remodeling project coming up and I intend to do the plumbing work. I’m good to go on the waterlines, but the drain lines and plumbing vents are my weak spot. Can you give me the executive ...