A clogged drain is one of those home problems that starts small and then quietly becomes a big headache. The sooner you spot ...

A sewer blockage is an unpleasant situation that requires quick attention; otherwise, bad odors and flooding are likely to occur. Depending on the severity and location of the blockage, it can be ...

Question: Our guest bathroom has a sewage smell that I just can’t get rid of. Our cleaning service has given the room a super-thorough cleaning three times now, but the smell always comes back in ...

Q: My washing machine is in the basement in a room directly beneath the kitchen. When water drains from the washer, it’s going into a hole in the basement floor. The sump pump kicks on, but the water ...

Dear Angie: My toilet's started making strange gurgling noises after the sewer lines on my street were cleaned. Is this normal? -- Julie K., Dorchester, Mass. Dear Julie: In a word, no. However, ...

Question: I have been having problems with the top of my stack getting covered in snow this winter. It is six inches tall and I was going to extend it this spring. I was going to add a 12-inch piece ...