Q: I’ve noticed two things about my lawn. First, there’s an area that is really green and much taller than the surrounding grass; and second, this same area is very soft. I know something is wrong, ...

Q. Who is responsible for repair of the water supply lines inside building walls between units of the same stack? – J.R., Los Angeles A. You asked the $64,000 question! Ascertaining responsibility for ...

Easy pipe fixing can save you time, money, and stress when dealing with leaks or damages. With a few basic tools and some simple techniques, you can repair most household pipes without calling a ...

Our old pal [Jeremy Cook] is doing his own remix of [Theo Jansen]’s Strandbeest, and like the original, he’s using PVC pipe. Unlike the originals, he’s powering it with motors, not wind, and this has ...

Fixing underground water pipes usually means digging up roads and sidewalks — a process that's disruptive and expensive. However, researchers at the University of Sheffield in the U.K. are working on ...

Replacing a section of cast iron pipe is easier than you think. Step 1: Cast-iron pipe is very heavy. Before cutting out a section of pipe, secure the plumbing stack or run in place. Wrap rebar tie ...