Installing a bathroom in the basement is one way of utilising this often underutilised space. It is also a good idea for homeowners who want to save their guests from climbing stairs to use the ...

I recently had a plumbing emergency in my own home. The main drain pipe under the basement floor got clogged with toilet paper. The culprit is a newer low-flush toilet in a basement bathroom. I’ve ...

This consists of a gravel-embedded perforated pipe installed in a trench that slopes toward a drainage point. It’s a good solution for flooding caused by groundwater. Typically installed six to 24 ...

SPOKANE, Wash. -- Months after a basement flood for some South Hill families, they are still in a state of devastation. The destruction came during a rain storm, causing their decades-old sewer system ...

I read your article on getting rid of a cold-storage room, so I thought of writing you about my three-year-old house. I am planning on finishing my basement and am considering building a washroom in ...

Q: I read your articles online and really appreciate all the easy-to-follow information. Recently you wrote about "air-pressurized" toilets that deliver a very powerful flush. We have a basement ...