Learn why venting is important in a plumbing remodel and how to choose the best plumbing vent diagram for your space.

Diagram/Tim CarterThis rough-in plumbing diagram shows exactly what the drain and vent pipes will look like once installed. Q. My city allows homeowners to install their own plumbing. But to get ...

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 ...

I’ve been a master plumber since 1981. I’ve always loved doing plumbing because it’s a very interesting three-dimensional challenge to install drain, waste and vent (DWV) piping in a new ...

I’ve been a master plumber since 1981, and it’s one of the trades I love the most. I find it attractive because installing plumbing drain and vent pipes in a new home is a true three ...

The toilet has a built-in trap that keeps the bowl partially filled at all times. Without a vent, an S-trap can allow the water in the fixture to drain so quickly that it often siphons the trap ...