Q: I’m about to build a new home with both an attached garage and a separate free-standing three-bay garage. The house I grew up in had floor drains in the garage and they were wonderful. My builder ...

After performing more than 10,000 home inspections, I’ve come to the realization that two of the most important contractors in the home are an electrician and a plumber. The problems I generally see ...

You read the headline correctly. We’re discussing the T-trap not the P-trap. First, a little Plumbing 101. The P-trap is that P-shaped curl in the drain below the sink (and other plumbing fixtures) ...

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 ...