Dear Pat: My husband does many dirty car projects in thegarage. We would like to install a toilet and sink in the corner ofthe garage, but it is built on a slab with no drain. How can we addthis? —- ...

DEAR JAMES: Our son repairs motorcycles in our garage. We need to install a small half bathroom in there, but the slab floor has no drain. I need tips for adding a bathroom. -- Debbie R. DEAR DEBBIE: ...

I’ve always loved doing plumbing because it’s a very interesting three-dimensional challenge to install drain, waste and vent piping in a new home or a large remodeling job. Because I was also the ...

There are many reasons to replace your old toilet for a nice new shiny one. Whether the old throne is 1970’s avocado green and doesn't match your new décor, or it is cracked and has nasty water stains ...

Q: Last year I finished college and moved into my first apartment. After reading your column for years, I feel like I have a special Ph.D. (Plumbing & heating Degree!). I know that I’m limited as to ...

Q: We just remodeled our house to make room for a first-floor bathroom. Our water bills have been high lately, so I want to install a water-saving toilet. Which models are the best to install? A: ...

Remodeling your basement to create extra living space? Consider adding a bathroom using a mascerating toilet system that doesn’t rout the flush water through a drain in the floor like a traditional ...