Relegated to a closet or a basement corner, a water heater lives a secluded life of quiet service, and its warning signs ...

Wrap one wind of stem packing rope around the stem. Tighten the packing nut and open the valve. If it still leaks, back off ...

HOUSTON – Millions of Americans suffer from varicose veins, twisted or enlarged veins that you can see just under the surface of the skin. Childbirth and weight gain are just two of the causes, but ...

Q Our toilet has a noise like water running, but it doesn’t flush. It just kind of seeps and my water bill has gone up. Our plumber thought a new flapper valve was needed, so we installed one. It does ...

SIDNEY – Officials hope to be able fix a water problem without leaving residents high and dry. Village maintenance and water supervisor Earl Bennett Monday told the village board about a leaking valve ...

A new nonsurgical technique to repair leaking mitral valves in heart failure patients was safe in a study reported in Circulation: Cardiovascular Interventions. In a small study that focused on ...

A leaky dishwasher can have you contemplating making a pricey call to the plumber. Here's how to fix it yourself instead of picking up the phone for help.